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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Software Engineer, Beam Planning (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Beam Planning Software Engineer on the Starshield program, you will work on real-time scheduling systems to coordinate payload behavior for the Starshield constellation, ensuring optimal scheduling to minimize latency and maximize reliability.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our low-latency, high-bandwidth satellite-based global network in order to connect assets and maximize user experience

Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews

Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing

Qualification

CC++Real-time systemsNetwork topologyNumerical optimizationSoftware deploymentDistributed systemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem 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 assembly

This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing

Familiarity in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization

Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects

Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Experience with distributed systems and internet services

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance