Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA
•$165,000 - $265,000

About The Position

SpaceX is 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • Experience with real-time embedded software development.
  • Experience with computer geometry.
  • Experience with laser powder bed fusion or similar additive manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes.

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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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