6 months ago
Base Salary
$125k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them.
- Own software design, testing, integration, deployment, and mission lifecycle activities.
- Collaborate with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
- Work across disciplines and at the system level to ensure software is viable for high-performance flight hardware.
- Investigate and solve previously unsolved or unknown technical problems within rapid development timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in 2026 or 2027.
- Proficiency or demonstrated knowledge of C++, Rust, or another systems programming language is preferred.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems is preferred.
- Strong software design, architecture, implementation, critical-thinking, communication, accountability, and problem-solving abilities are preferred.
- Applicants must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Applicants must satisfy SpaceX ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
- An active security clearance may provide opportunities to work on sensitive missions; applicable pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing may apply.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, employee discounts, and other perks.
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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.