Adam Smith
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Experienced senior and lead software engineer looking for new open-ended challenges, opportunities to learn, and a good cause. Versatile and quick to spin up on new topics. Expertise in linux networking, but breadth of knowledge in other areas of flight software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
SpaceX
06.2023 - Current
- People lead with 10 software engineer direct reports of experience levels ranging from level 1 to principal
- Responsible for scope of Starshield vehicle network and space-to-ground crypto network, including two brand new boards and their integration (High Assurance Module + Control&Status Bypass)
- Filled gap of test infrastructure ownership for a portion of this time
Senior Software Engineer
SpaceX
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Took over as top level software owner for the three Deluxe Bus Version 3 missions
- As a technical lead, drove bus, network, and hosted payload software teams (~20 people at peak crunchtime) through implementation, buddy reviews, run for records, integration testing with partners, through launch and into on-orbit ops.
Software Engineer II
SpaceX
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed flight software for hosted payload interfaces
- Contributed heavily to Deluxe Bus version 3's space-to-ground network architecture from early stage design through implementation
Software Developer
Wolfram Alpha
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed natural language processing functionality for Wolfram|Alpha
- Contributed to various math and physics solvers in the Wolfram Language
- Mentored middle and high school students at Wolfram summer camp
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2017
Skills
- Technical skills: C, C, Python, Kubernetes, Golang, linux networking stack, TCP/IP, network debugging
- Soft skills: communication, open ended problem solving, decisiveness, ability to navigate ambiguous situations and find paths forward
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
SpaceX
06.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
SpaceX
02.2022 - 06.2023
Software Engineer II
SpaceX
07.2020 - 02.2022
Software Developer
Wolfram Alpha
09.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Amherst