3 months ago
Base Salary
$165k - $230k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and analyze code and configuration for vehicle flight software systems.
- Create tools for reliable software deployment, automated data review, and automated configuration verification.
- Analyze test results and investigate complex bugs.
- Troubleshoot flight hardware and software systems with interdisciplinary engineering teams.
- Plan and execute vehicle testing milestones.
- Support mission operations as a flight software specialist.
- Deploy software changes to the vehicle fleet.
- Travel occasionally to launch and customer sites for testing or operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline, or equivalent software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 5 years of software development experience in C/C++.
- Knowledge of electronics, controls, motor design, and physical mechanics is preferred.
- Strong Linux fluency, including Bash shell scripting and network troubleshooting, is preferred.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems, software documentation, system diagrams, software requirements, software testing, and state machines is preferred.
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR employment eligibility or obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and 5 days of sick leave for exempt employees.
- Occasional travel to launch sites and customer sites is required; extended hours and weekends may be necessary.
- ITAR eligibility is required for employment.
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.