3 months 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.
- Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware and software systems.
- Support the software lifecycle, including development, testing, and operational support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or another scientific discipline, or 2+ years of professional software-writing experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of software development experience with C++ or C.
- Experience with microcontrollers and strong C++ software engineering fundamentals is preferred.
- Knowledge of computer architecture and networks, familiarity with NXP microcontrollers, and understanding of verification methodologies are preferred.
- Linux and Bash shell scripting experience is preferred.
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
- Applicants must satisfy applicable ITAR authorization requirements.
Benefits
- Long-term incentives through company stock or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, employee discounts, approximately three weeks of paid vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave under company policy.
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.