3 days ago
Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver software and firmware for common processors and microcontrollers.
- Support launch operations and provide operational support for created software.
- Bring up and validate devices that communicate with and fly in space.
- Integrate and troubleshoot flight hardware and software systems hands-on.
- Analyze test results and investigate complex bugs.
- Collaborate with peers, customers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop and support software through its full lifecycle, including testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or another scientific discipline, or 2+ years of professional software-writing experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 1 year of software development experience with C++ or C.
- Preferred experience developing with microcontrollers.
- Strong C++ software engineering fundamentals and knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
- Familiarity with NXP microcontrollers.
- Experience or knowledge involving Linux, Bash shell scripting, and verification methodologies.
- Ability to meet ITAR eligibility requirements or obtain required authorizations.
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed for critical deadlines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, approximately three weeks of paid vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave under company policy and access to discounts and other perks.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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.