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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Software Engineer, Ground Stations (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with a goal of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Ground Stations team to help solve challenges related to operating and scaling a global network of ground stations that provide reliable communications with satellites. This role involves designing and implementing software systems for a high-capacity satellite-based network and collaborating with other engineers to enhance product development.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and available software systems for our low latency, high capacity satellite-based global software defined network

Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant network that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products

Write high quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)

Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing

Qualification

C++PythonNetworking protocolsDebuggingPerformance optimizationUnit testingContinuous integrationAnalytical skillsDynamic environment adaptabilityElectronicsPhysicsSecurity issues knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Development experience in C++ and python

Must be willing to work extended 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