Autonomous Flight Software Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for the Starship software team in Texas. In this role, you will design and develop software for controlling and simulating flight systems, contributing to projects that aim to enable human life on Mars. You will collaborate with engineers across various domains and implement solutions to meet mission objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with skills in C++ or Rust, and a passion for solving complex problems within an inspiring mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field, or 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven skills in C++ or Rust.
• Basic knowledge of electronics or physical mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and required simulations.
• Design, test, and integrate software for missions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain software across all domains.
• Follow high software engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

C++

Rust

Real-time systems

Embedded systems

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for the Starship software team in Texas. In this role, you will design and develop software for controlling and simulating flight systems, contributing to projects that aim to enable human life on Mars. You will collaborate with engineers across various domains and implement solutions to meet mission objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with skills in C++ or Rust, and a passion for solving complex problems within an inspiring mission.