2 months ago
Base Salary
$105k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and rapidly deploy software for satellites and ground systems that automates fault detection, response, and operational workflows
- Build and improve ground software for vehicle-state management, commanding, deorbits, and real-time anomaly triage
- Develop operational processes, strategies, and automation for new hardware versions, satellite capabilities, and performance targets
- Detect and triage anomalies on satellite bus and payload hardware and command orbital assets during rotating on-call coverage
- Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, GNC, network, and test engineers to deliver reliable satellite connectivity
- Develop tools and upgrades that inform next-generation satellite designs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, robotics, physics, or another STEM discipline
- At least one year of professional software development experience
- Experience building software that interacts with hardware, such as robotics, embedded systems, control systems, or test automation
- Python and/or C++ experience is strongly preferred; SQL, bash, or similar experience is valuable
- Strong understanding of computers, programming languages, and formal software development processes
- Experience with real-time or near-real-time systems, automation, and data-driven decision making is preferred
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems such as robotics, spacecraft, or industrial automation is preferred
- Understanding of hardware reliability and electrical and mechanical failure mechanisms is preferred
- Experience developing functional test plans, field operations tools, or operational software for physical systems is preferred
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines
- Ability to work on a weeklong rotating on-call schedule
- Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time for Washington State employees
- Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday
- On-call work follows a weeklong rotational schedule, with extended hours or weekends as needed
- ITAR eligibility or ability to obtain required authorizations is required
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.