Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Optical Payloads)
SpaceX - Redmond, WA
Posted May 12, 2026
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Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Optical Payloads) Redmond, WA 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 ENGINEER, HARDWARE TEST & AUTOMATION (OPTICAL PAYLOADS) As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Integration & Test Team, your focus will be on developing integrated operations and automation for complex subassemblies and components that bring the Starlink Satellite to life. You will be responsible for systems that enable rapid development and accurate testing of Starlink software and hardware, with a continual focus on design, development, and building innovative test systems, from hardware designs to software infrastructure. Our engineers serve as software and hardware experts for the flight control devices and mechanisms that drive the critical capabilities on our satellites - from attitude determination/control systems to Space Lasers and more. We design software and build systems that test flight components for maximum performance and reliability in extreme environments, with mission success being imperative. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - engineers on this team are curious, and collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for manufacturing and engineering design verification - Write
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