Software Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX
about 1 month ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $170k/yr
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.
- Oversee the software lifecycle from core needs assessment to on-orbit rollout.
- Collaborate with teams to design and build next-generation satellite capabilities.
- Write high-quality Linux-based C++ software for various processors.
- Implement networking technologies for data direction across satellites and ground operations.
- Build automated ground-based software systems for command and control.
- Develop models and simulations for software testing and network performance analysis.
- Create tools for test execution across multiple environments.
- Invent systems for more frequent and reliable software deployment and testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional software development experience.
- Development experience in C, C++, or Python.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- Access to long-term incentives like stock options and bonuses.
- Paid sick leave and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Tech Stack
CC++LinuxPython
Categories
AI & MLBackendData EngineeringDevOpsFull StackSecurityTesting