2 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build software tools and construct scenarios to analyze system performance.
- Develop prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
- Collaborate with engineers to plan and organize product development.
- Own software through requirements definition, prototyping, development, testing, rollout, and ongoing support.
- Develop payload management, orbital prediction, and analysis systems for large spacecraft constellations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, data science, or another engineering discipline.
- Software development experience with C++ or Python.
- Preferred experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems.
- Preferred production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization technologies.
- Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
- Experience profiling and improving application performance.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB.
- Previous satellite or spacecraft systems experience is preferred.
- Strong background in mathematics and physics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
- Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed for critical development or on-orbit operations.
- Must satisfy applicable U.S. ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary ranges from $125,000 to $160,000 for Level 1 and from $145,000 to $195,000 for Level 2.
- Potential long-term incentives through company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, at least 10 paid holidays, and paid sick leave under company policy.
- Active clearance holders may receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, after being briefed into a classified program.
- Employment may include pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing for sensitive missions.
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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.