Embedded Software Engineer: Satellite Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on embedded systems to design, implement, and test software that controls satellites and ground equipment.

You will write Linux-based C++ code for embedded processors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help deliver secure, reliable software for Starshield missions. This role requires curiosity, strong problem-solving, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, math, or scientific discipline, or 2+ years of professional software experience.
• Proficient in C, C++, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Create reliable software systems for satellites and ground equipment.
• End-to-end development from needs to prototyping, testing, and on-orbit rollout.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design next-gen satellite capabilities.
• Deliver high-quality software to meet end-user needs.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

Linux development

Embedded software

Software testing

Education

BS in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on embedded systems to design, implement, and test software that controls satellites and ground equipment.

You will write Linux-based C++ code for embedded processors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help deliver secure, reliable software for Starshield missions. This role requires curiosity, strong problem-solving, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.