Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA • 5h ago

Hawthorne, CA

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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.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, 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, and in-situ monitoring. Your software will literally turn design into reality. You will be integral to our efforts to develop 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 have the opportunity to make an impact on the future of manufacturing at SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing system

Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to connect software to motion and control systems

Work with our additive manufacturing engineers to improve our print process quality and speed via software and hardware changes

Develop production-ready control software and algorithms for the lasing and control systems in the printers

Work closely with our production engineers and technicians to provide the best first principles solution to their needs

Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies

Review code developed by other developers, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 2+ years of software development experience; OR 4+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree

Experience with writing production code in C++

Experience with modern continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools

Experience working in a Linux environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with libraries such as QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and tools such as CMake

Experience with microcontrollers or FPGA computing hardware

Real-time embedded software development experience

Experience with laser powder bed fusion or similar additive manufacturing processes

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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