Software Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield)
SpaceX
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