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Sr. Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and develop test software infrastructure to validate the performance of advanced spacecraft components in extreme environments for national security missions.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (test & automation)

Builds

Test and automation software infrastructure for flight control devices and mechanisms

Domain

Aerospace / National Security / Satellite Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Python, C, C++, embedded electronics, algorithm development, data analysis, project management

Preferred skills

Linux/Windows, networking protocols, configuration management, CI/Agile, control feedback loops, signal processing, digital/analog interfaces, spacecraft fluid systems, high power electrical systems, electro-mechanical systems, embedded hardware product development

Responsibilities

Develop modular, reusable test and automation software; Write automation software to interact with flight hardware and instrumentation; Develop custom automation solutions for engineering and manufacturing challenges; Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data; Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure; Define and implement project plans to deliver reliable test systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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