Sr. Software Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX
27 days ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Senior
Base Salary
$160k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit.
- Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability.
- Oversee the software lifecycle from core needs assessment to on-orbit rollout.
- Collaborate with teams to design and build next-generation satellite capabilities.
- Write high-quality Linux-based C++ software for various processors.
- Implement networking technologies for data direction across satellites and ground operations.
- Build automated ground-based software systems for satellite command and control.
- Develop models and simulations for software testing and network performance analysis.
- Create tools for test execution across multiple environments.
- Invent systems for more frequent and reliable software deployment and testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of software development experience, or 7+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
- Development experience in C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
- Experience with debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
- Knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock purchase discounts.
Tech Stack
C++LinuxPython
Categories
BackendEmbeddedSecurity