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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer for its Starlink project. The role involves developing software for custom hardware, improving user experience for satellite internet, and managing the complete software lifecycle for devices deployed worldwide.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

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

Work with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices in-house

Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.)

Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations

Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Qualification

C/C++ developmentEmbedded systems developmentLinux software developmentGolangPythonDebugging skillsNetworking protocolsAnalytical skillsPerformance optimizationTesting skillsSecurity issues knowledgeProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust

Experience with embedded or low level systems development

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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