SpaceX · 1 hour ago
Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Software Engineer for their Collision Avoidance team. The role involves building mission-critical systems for satellite management and ensuring the safety of low-earth orbit through software development.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit
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
See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to rollout and beyond
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
+1 years of professional experience in software development
Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
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
Preferred
Experience with Python, C++, or a similar object-oriented programming language
Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems
Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring
Experience with profiling and improving application performance
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar)
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Previous experience with satellites or spacecraft systems is a plus
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
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
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
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
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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