Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

positionHawthorne, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$120K/yr - $170K/yr
date2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Software Engineer on the Starship Software team, you will design, develop, and test software for SpaceX flight systems, collaborating with engineers to implement and debug software across various layers of the stack.

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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

C++RustReal-time embedded systemsDistributed computing systemsSoftware designArchitectureAccountabilityCritical thinkingProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication

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

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

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year

Company

SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Hawthorne, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.spacex.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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