Full Stack Software Engineer, MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for full stack developers who own challenging problems and collaborate on mission-critical systems, with a preference for those with experience in aerospace manufacturing or high-throughput operations, and who are willing to work in Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with full stack development experience and a passion for solving mission-critical problems in aerospace manufacturing
    — “You will have full ownership of challenging problems
  • Engineers with a background in building single page web applications and software systems
    — “1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
  • Individuals with a track record of working on high-throughput factory systems or large-scale data processing platforms
    — “designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be eligible to comply with U.S. Government export regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations
  • This role requires a willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
    — “Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and in-stream data processing technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ
    — “Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Emphasize ownership of end-to-end software solutions and system design expertise
    — “Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
  • Showcase a history of building and deploying scalable applications with continuous integration and delivery tools
    — “Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • develop mission critical applications
  • create new applications
  • build prototypes
  • own all aspects of software engineering
Typical background
computer scienceengineeringmath

Skills & requirements

Required

Full Stack DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringApplication Development

Preferred

PythonC#.netGoScalaJava

Stack & domain

PythonC#.netGoScalaJavaAngularRDockerKubernetesApache KafkaRabbitmqActivemqTerraformAnsiblePuppetMESManufacturing Execution System

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MES (MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM)

The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.

Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX

Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates

Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

Own all aspects of software engineering and product development

Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions

Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree

Experience in full stack development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language

1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications

Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts

Expertise in designing software systems

Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring

Expertise in profiling and improving application performance

Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)

Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them

Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies

Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework

Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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.  

SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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