Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

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)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices, including design, code, and test reviews.

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 proficient 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 mechatronics, microcontrollers or FPGA computing hardware in a professional capacity

Real-time embedded software development experience

Computer geometry experience

Experience with laser powder bed fusion or similar additive manufacturing processes

Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Sr. Software Engineer: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/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 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 ITAR here.