Embedded Software Engineer for Satellite Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); 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

Long-term incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer seeks a Software Engineer, Embedded Software to develop software systems for satellite technology. Responsibilities include creating reliable software for controlling satellites and developing C++ software for processors. Candidates will work on interdisciplinary teams to meet customer needs, ensuring they have a strong background in software development, preferably in C or C++. A bachelor's degree is preferred but experience will also be considered, especially in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development can substitute for a degree.
• Successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Create reliable software systems for satellites in low earth orbit.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to design and build satellite capabilities.
• Develop Linux-based C++ software for various processors and microcontrollers.
• Develop embedded cryptography applications for satellites.

Skills

C++

C

Rust

Software testing

Containerization technologies

Debugging

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math or scientific discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

CockroachDB

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer seeks a Software Engineer, Embedded Software to develop software systems for satellite technology. Responsibilities include creating reliable software for controlling satellites and developing C++ software for processors. Candidates will work on interdisciplinary teams to meet customer needs, ensuring they have a strong background in software development, preferably in C or C++. A bachelor's degree is preferred but experience will also be considered, especially in dynamic environments.