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Sr. Software Engineer – Firmware/Embedded – Falcon & Dragon
| Company | SpaceX |
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| Location | West Athens, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $160000 – $220000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related STEM field; OR 5+ years of experience in writing firmware for microcontrollers or low-level software in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years of experience in software development experience with C++ or C languages
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-quality firmware
- Support launch operations
- Collaborate with peers and customers
- Bring up and validate devices that communicate-to and fly-in space
- Analyze test results and bugs which require in-depth investigations
- Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems
- Work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and challenges
Preferred Qualifications
- Development experience with microcontrollers
- Strong software engineering fundamentals in C++
- Familiarity with NXP microcontrollers
- Commitment to high standard of software development, including adherence to software process and best practices
- Linux and bash shell scripting
- Understanding of verification methodologies
- Excellent communication & documentation skills, and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments
