ExecutivePlacements.com ยท 23 hours ago
Software Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. The Software Engineer (Starshield) role involves building reliable software systems for satellite control and enhancing communication capabilities, with a focus on collaboration and innovation within the team.
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Responsibilities
Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit
Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users
See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond
Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute
Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)
Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users
Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites
Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects
Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing
Invent new systems that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system
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, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience
Preferred
Developed and deployed software that has been used real-world applications and projects
Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)
Experience developing in the Linux kernel
Experience in C++ for high performance systems
Experience with image data processing and machine learning
Strong background in math and physics
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 which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Online recruitment
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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