SpaceX

Software Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield)

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3 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$120k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop systems for secure command and control of satellites.
  • Design systems for rapid software updates across the network.
  • Iterate on high throughput networking systems for the ground network.
  • Create monitoring and observability tools for satellite operations.
  • Design development and testing tools to support the Starshield team.
  • Own datacenter software and hardware for the Starshield network.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related field, or 2+ years of software development experience.
  • Development experience in C++ and on a Linux platform.
  • Solid knowledge of computer architecture, networks, debugging, and software testing.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and ten or more paid holidays per year.
  • Access to employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses.

Tech Stack

C++DockerKubernetesLinuxPostgreSQL

Categories

BackendDevOpsSecurityTesting