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SpaceX · 1 year ago

Backend Software Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop highly reliable software systems for managing their satellite constellation and ensure mission-critical operations. The role involves working on collision avoidance and orbital prediction tools for the world’s largest spacecraft constellation.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Develop mission-critical architecture that aggregates satellite information into actionable decisions for launch times, satellite trajectory planning, deconfliction, and deorbit decisions

Qualification

PythonDistributed systemsPostgreSQLCockroachDBC++GolangContainerizationSystems-level designDockerKubernetesVersion controlContinuous integrationTestingDeploymentMonitoringApplication performanceSatellites experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)

Experience with Python

Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar)

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed