Avionics Software Engineer - Flight Systems (Space)

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer (Starfall) to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics. You will influence launch reliability and perform development, testing, and operational support across the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities include hardware/software integration, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment. Aerospace background not required; a passion for solving problems on an inspiring mission is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or 2+ years of software experience.
• 1+ years of experience writing software in C/C++.
• Experience with microcontrollers is a plus.
• Strong fundamentals in software engineering, communication, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality software and firmware for processors and micro-controllers.
• Support launch operations.
• Collaborate with peers and customers.
• Bring up and validate devices that communicate-to and fly-in space.
• Analyze test results and bugs requiring in-depth investigations.
• Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems.
• Work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and challenges.

Skills

C++ programming

Microcontrollers

Linux

Hardware knowledge

Team collaboration

C language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer (Starfall) to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics. You will influence launch reliability and perform development, testing, and operational support across the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities include hardware/software integration, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment. Aerospace background not required; a passion for solving problems on an inspiring mission is valued.