3 months ago
Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable software systems controlling hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit
- Improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability through software design
- Own software through requirements analysis, prototyping, development, testing, on-orbit rollout, and operational support
- Develop Linux-based C++ software for common processors and microcontrollers
- Implement networking systems connecting satellites, ground operations centers, and users
- Build ground-based software integrating data processing with satellite command and control
- Develop models and simulations for vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, and research projects
- Create tools for testing across virtualized hardware, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop environments
- Develop systems that improve software deployment, test execution, and data analysis in continuous integration and release workflows
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on satellite sensors, inter-satellite lasers, and space-based cloud computing capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another engineering discipline, or 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
- Development experience in C, C++, Python, or full-stack software development
- Experience with C++ for high-performance systems is preferred
- Experience deploying real-world software is preferred
- Knowledge of computer architecture and networks is preferred
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills are preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. export authorizations
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discounts and other perks
- Three weeks of accrued paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy
- Full-time role requiring extended hours and weekends as needed
- Top Secret clearance holders may receive a 10% differential, up to $20,000 annually
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.