SpaceX · 1 day ago
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)
SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Software Engineer on the Starship software team will design, develop, and test software for controlling and simulating SpaceX flight systems, collaborating with other engineers to achieve mission objectives.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them
Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission
Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives
Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
Willing to work long 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
Preferred
Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language
Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems
Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software
Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics
Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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