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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

4+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket, engaging with various engineering teams to implement and debug software across multiple layers.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Define and lead impactful projects that enable the mission of Starship

Continuously improve software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software

Qualification

C++PythonRustReal-time embedded systemsDistributed computing systemsFault tolerant softwareDebuggingPerformance optimizationUnit testingComputer architectureNetworkingElectronicsControlsFluid systemsMotor designPhysical mechanicsProblem solvingTeamworkCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software development; or 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

4+ years of experience C++, Python, or Rust

Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed