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SpaceX · 19 hours ago

Software Engineer, GNC (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Software Engineer for its GNC organization in Starshield. This role involves building mission-critical systems for managing satellites in low-earth orbit, including responsibilities in development, testing, and support of software systems.

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

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

Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products

See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to rollout and beyond

Qualification

PythonC++Distributed systemsContainerization technologiesRelational databasesMath backgroundPhysics backgroundTeam collaborationEffective communication

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

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