3 days ago
Base Salary
$165k - $230k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver software and firmware for common processors and microcontrollers.
- Support launch operations.
- Collaborate with peers and customers.
- Bring up and validate devices that communicate with and fly in space.
- Analyze test results and investigate complex bugs.
- Integrate and troubleshoot flight hardware and software systems hands-on.
- Support the full software lifecycle, including development, testing, and operational support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or another scientific discipline, or at least two years of professional software-writing experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least five years of software development experience with C++ or C.
- Experience with microcontrollers is preferred.
- Strong C++ software engineering fundamentals are preferred.
- Knowledge of computer architecture and networks is preferred.
- Familiarity with NXP microcontrollers is preferred.
- Linux and Bash shell scripting experience is preferred.
- Understanding of verification methodologies is preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills are preferred.
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
- Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $165,000.00-$230,000.00 per year.
- Potential company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan access.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, and life insurance benefits.
- Paid parental leave, approximately three weeks of paid vacation, at least 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and other discounts and perks.
- Work may require extended hours and weekends during critical deadlines.
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.