SpaceX · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, Flight Software C++ (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to support national security efforts through its Starshield program. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing autonomous software systems and ensuring their reliability, while also leading various aspects of software development and testing.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems, and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness
Design software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support them
Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations
Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement
Qualification
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 or C++
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
Experience with embedded systems (e.g. STM32, Arduino, or similar microcontrollers) and low level firmware development
Strong knowledge of linux internals including core platform and user-space application development/debugging
Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems
Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests
Knowledge of computer architecture and networks
Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics
Experience in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Ability to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner
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
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
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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