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Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

52 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Junior
Software Engineer
Software Development
C++ Rust
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SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002
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Description

  • Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations used to validate them.
  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration.
  • Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
  • Cross required software domains to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to debug software across the application, operating system, networking, firmware, and simulation layers.
  • Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline, or 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or another systems programming language.
  • Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems.
  • Strong interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software.
  • Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics.
  • Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment while taking on high levels of responsibility and accountability for software outcomes.
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed.
  • Eligibility to comply with U.S. Government ITAR export regulations, including U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required State Department authorizations.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $125,000-$145,000 per year for Software Engineering Level I and $145,000-$175,000 per year for Software Engineering Level II.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

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