Software Engineer - Mechanical​/Thermal Tooling, Satellites; Starlink

Overview

Software Engineer - Mechanical/Thermal Tooling, Satellites (Starlink) – Redmond, WA. Space

X was founded to enable humanity to explore the stars and is actively developing technologies to make this possible, with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. Space

X is building Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and provides internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system.

In this role, you will specialize in the development of thermal and degradation analysis tools to ensure space safety standards for future satellite designs. This position combines software engineering and thermal engineering knowledge to develop analysis capability and automate work across the thermal team.

• Build custom software infrastructure and tooling to support thermal analysis simulations
• Automate analysis workflows to reduce engineering burden
• Validate and verify analysis tools and thermal models against experimental data, flight telemetry, or benchmark re-entry scenarios
• Drive tests that will increase the fidelity of the available tools
• Produce quality documentation of your work
• Pursue performance and robustness improvements in existing tools and processes

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field
• 1+ years of professional experience (internship or co-op experience can apply)

• Strong background in Python and computer science fundamentals
• Understanding of thermal/fluid networks (0-D or 1-D modeling)
• Experience automating engineering workflows or simulations
• Knowledge of and/or experience in MATLAB, C/C++, Git, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Workbench, Siemens STAR-CCM+
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Pay range:

• Software Engineer/Level I: $ - $ per year
• Software Engineer/Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Base salary is one part of your total rewards package, which may include long-term incentives (stock provisions), discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue paid vacation and holidays.

In Washington, paid sick time accrual applies, and company shuttles are offered from select Seattle locations to Space

X Redmond.

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