SpaceX · 1 week ago
Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering) will focus on solving complex data problems for launch vehicles and spacecraft, creating AI systems to enhance software development, testing, and mission operations.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable and scalable artificial intelligence pipelines to empower engineers across all SpaceX departments
Create new AI applications that will revolutionize day to day operations for engineers at SpaceX
Build AI driven data review tools
Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
Build prototypes to prove out key AI design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of AI software engineering and product development from initial prototyping
Deep dive into engineering problems to find efficient AI solutions
Develop security policies to protect data and user based policies to develop robust AI standards
Ensure that AI systems are properly vetted to ensure accurate and reliable output
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math or physics; OR 4+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience in AI software engineering, full stack development, and data science
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Preferred
Programming experience in Python, C++, or similar languages
Building LLM RAG pipelines in LlamaIndex or similar
Experience fine tuning LLM models
Experience building complex Agentic workflows
Experience training ML models for computer vision systems
Experience working with AI systems and Machine learning and tools such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, or similar
Experience with relational databases, non-relational databases, vector databases, PostgreSQL, Qdrant, or similar
Experience Deploying containerized applications systems using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience developing on Linux systems
Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
Front-end experience in React, or similar JavaScript framework
Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks
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
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M
Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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