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SpaceX · 9 hours ago

Software Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. They are seeking a Software Engineer for their Starshield team, which focuses on developing technologies to support national security efforts through satellite systems. The role involves creating reliable software systems for satellite control and working collaboratively on innovative satellite capabilities.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit

Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users

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

Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute

Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)

Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users

Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites

Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects

Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing

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

Qualification

C++LinuxNetworking protocolsPythonDebuggingPerformance optimizationUnit testingCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience