5 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations needed to validate them
- Own software development across design, testing, and mission integration
- Develop and maintain launch and vehicle software for the pad, ship, and booster
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams across application, operating system, networking, firmware, and simulation domains
- Follow and maintain high software engineering standards and 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 in C++, Rust, or another systems programming language
- Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems is preferred
- Knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics is preferred
- Strong critical-thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills
- Strong interest in designing, architecting, and implementing reliable software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with high responsibility and accountability
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
- Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy
- Additional discounts and perks
- Long-term incentives and potential discretionary bonuses may be available
- Long hours and weekend work may be required
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.