Software Engineer, Flight Software C++ (Starshield)

SpaceX

3 months ago

Hawthorne, CA, USA

Entry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$120k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness.
Design software for both vehicles flying in space and the ground systems that support them.
Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations.
Provide strong technical leadership and focus on continuous improvement.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
Development experience in C or C++.
Experience with embedded systems and low-level firmware development is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Linux internals including core platform and user-space application development/debugging.
Experience designing fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems.
Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests.
Knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics.
Experience in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
Ability to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner.

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks.
Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

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