Embedded OS/Platform Engineer for Spacecraft Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on the Starlink program in Redmond, WA. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for next-generation space-grade silicon and platform components.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong skills in C/C++ and Python, and familiarity with Linux networking. Join SpaceX to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute directly to the future of human life in space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Development experience in C, C++, Python and/or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update in-house branches of OSS software like Linux.
• Support secure boot and runtime security of all Linux satellite components.
• Develop and test spacecraft software update processes.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Rust

Networking Knowledge

Debugging Skills

Performance Optimization

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline

2+ years of professional experience in software development

Tools

Linux

Buildroot

u-boot

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on the Starlink program in Redmond, WA. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for next-generation space-grade silicon and platform components.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong skills in C/C++ and Python, and familiarity with Linux networking. Join SpaceX to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute directly to the future of human life in space.