Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Autonomous Space Systems

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink) to design, develop and test flight and ground software for SpaceX missions. You will own the full software life cycle and work with a team of engineers to deliver highly reliable systems.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s in a STEM field or 2+ years of software experience, with C/C++ and Python proficiency and Linux familiarity. Strong problem solving and collaboration are valued in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, math, or STEM OR 2+ years of software development experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; able to develop and test embedded software for flight systems.
• Familiarity with Linux programming and embedded systems concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable autonomous software for flight and ground systems.
• Design software for space vehicles and supporting ground infrastructure.
• Build prototypes and analyze metrics to validate designs.
• Own all stages of software development from design to operation.
• Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/STEM

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink) to design, develop and test flight and ground software for SpaceX missions. You will own the full software life cycle and work with a team of engineers to deliver highly reliable systems.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s in a STEM field or 2+ years of software experience, with C/C++ and Python proficiency and Linux familiarity. Strong problem solving and collaboration are valued in this dynamic environment.