2 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create reliable software systems that control thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit.
- Own software from requirements discovery and prototyping through development, testing, on-orbit rollout, and ongoing maintenance.
- Design and build satellite capabilities involving sensors, inter-satellite lasers, and space-based cloud compute.
- Work directly with end customers to deliver products and data that meet their needs.
- Develop Linux-based C++ software for processors and microcontrollers such as ARM, PowerPC, and x86.
- Develop embedded cryptography applications, high-performance networks, satellite command-and-control systems, simulations, and tools for virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a scientific discipline, or at least 2 years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- Development experience in C, C++, or Rust.
- Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture, networks, debugging, and software testing.
- Production experience with containerization technologies such as 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.
- Must satisfy applicable U.S. ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, take initiative, and adapt to changing requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary is listed for Software Engineer Level I and Level II positions, with potential stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, and discretionary bonuses.
- Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) plan; disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and employee discounts.
- The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance and may require extended hours and weekends as needed.
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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.