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divh2Software Engineer/h2pSpaceX 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./ppWe are looking for a software engineer who will work at the Texas Rocket Development Facility in Central Texas, as part of the Test Software team. This team designs, develops, tests, and maintains software used for test stand data acquisition and control, data post-processing, and other engineering software needs. The team works closely with test engineers, electrical engineers, other flight and ground software teams, and information technologies to rapidly deploy high-performance software catering to unique test engineering requirements. This role is highly multi-disciplinary, will work in a variety of software languages, and will work closely with hardware. Your software will control rocket tests every day. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super-inspiring mission./ph3Responsibilities:/h3ulliArchitect and develop software and systems for/liulliData acquisition and control for test stands/liliData storage and analysis/liliAutomation of engineering and business functions/li/ulliCollaborate with electrical engineers, test engineers, and IT to develop computing and network solutions for test stand data and control needs/liliSupport active operations when software issues are encountered/liliOwn all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and test stand integration/liliProvide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement, and training/li/ulh3Basic Qualifications:/h3ulliBachelors degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other science discipline/lili1+ years of experience in software development (internship experience qualifies)/li/ulh3Preferred Skills and Experience:/h3ulliExperience with National Instruments hardware (cDAQ, cRIO, PXI) and software (LabVIEW)/liliProven skills and knowledge with C++, Python, or other text-based programming languages/liliProven experience in architecting, managing, and integrating large distributed systems/liliStrong communication/mentorship skills and experience in technical leadership/liliExamples of working directly with customers to gather requirements/liliExperience with network communication/liliStrong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing/liliCreative approach to problem solving/liliAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements/liliAbility to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively/li/ulh3Additional Requirements:/h3ulliThis is not a remote or hybrid position and will require all work to be completed in the office/liliMust be available to work extended hours, weekends, and shifts, which vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required/li/ulpTo 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 ITAR here./ppSpaceX 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./ppApplicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ...@spacex.com./p/div