Software Engineer, Product Development (Starshield)
SpaceX
about 3 hours ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable software systems that control thousands of satellites in low earth orbit.
- Oversee software development from core needs assessment to prototyping, testing, and on-orbit rollout.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and build next-generation satellite capabilities.
- Engage directly with end customers to deliver quality products and data.
- Write high-quality Linux-based C++ software for various processors and microcontrollers.
- Develop novel embedded cryptography applications for satellites and ground equipment.
- Build automated ground-based software systems integrating smart data processing with satellite command and control.
- Create models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing and network performance analysis.
- Develop tools for test execution across multiple environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline, or 2+ years of professional software development experience.
- Development experience in C, C++, or Rust.
- Solid knowledge of computer architecture, networks, debugging, and software testing.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs.
- Strong initiative and communication skills, both independently and in a team.
- Production experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes is preferred.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Access to employee stock purchase plan and potential discretionary bonuses.
Tech Stack
CC++DockerKubernetesLinuxPostgreSQLRust
Categories
EmbeddedSecurityTesting