Software Engineer

Who you are

• Bachelors, degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
• 2-5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development / testing
• 3+ Years of experience with Python (or other high-level object oriented scripting language(s))
• 1+ Years of experience with Linux and shell command line tools
• 1+ Years of experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, or others)
• A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reading schematics and data sheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope
• Experience with web development frameworks and databases
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

What the job involves

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing Software team
• In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-level software architecture to support vehicle integration and test operations. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to create and implement successful test plans, and develop software for automated testing at both component and integrated levels
• Additionally, you will refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components, support all phases of development from proposal to successful test and flight, implement ground control and telemetry software, and contribute to the growth of our team through recruitment and hiring efforts
• Engage in the design of high-level software architecture in support of vehicle integration and test operations
• Work with test instruments, and engage in writing drivers for ground support equipment
• Implement software for automated testing at component and integrated levels
• Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components
• Support all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful test and flight
• Implement ground control and telemetry software
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Benefits

• An equity stake in the company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation days
• Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
• Complementary OneMedical membership
• Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
• Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
• Generous, fully-paid ‍parental leave