SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR)

We are looking for good people and driven, adaptable, resilient software engineers with experience developing software to accelerate quality, speed, and efficiency of manufacturing processes at SpaceX. Our team is building out the next generation of software for metal 3D printing. In this role, you will be developing the core software operating our additive manufacturing machines. Your scope will span controls, data acquisition, build logic, infrastructure, and in-situ monitoring. Your software will literally turn design into reality and directly impact the most advanced rocket engines in the world. You will also contribute to the best in class in process monitoring solutions for data collection and automated analysis. You will be responsible for the future of manufacturing at SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale 3D metal printing system and the infrastructure required to verify them.
• Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to connect software to motion and control systems.
• Work with our additive manufacturing, production, and engine design engineers to develop and maintain additive software, crossing all required domains necessary to improve printed hardware outcomes via software and hardware changes.
• Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices, including design, code, and test reviews.
• Develop production-ready control software and algorithms for the lasing and control systems in the printers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software development experience; OR 8+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience with writing production code in C++.
• Experience with modern continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Experience in a Linux environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with libraries such as QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and tools such as CMake.
• Experience with mechatronics, microcontrollers or FPGA computing hardware in a professional capacity.