Embedded Software Engineer to Power Satellite Internet

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for Starlink in Texas. You will design software for custom hardware deployed to millions of devices, build deployment infrastructure, and write Linux-based code for ARM/RISC-V processors.

You will participate in architecture reviews, develop prototypes, and ensure reliable, scalable software delivery while working extended hours as needed. ITAR-compliant duties apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of professional software engineering; OR 3+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust.
• Experience with embedded or low level systems development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
• Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.).
• Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
• Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.

Skills

C

C++

Golang

Python

Rust

Embedded systems

Education

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

Tools

ARM

RISC-V

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for Starlink in Texas. You will design software for custom hardware deployed to millions of devices, build deployment infrastructure, and write Linux-based code for ARM/RISC-V processors.

You will participate in architecture reviews, develop prototypes, and ensure reliable, scalable software delivery while working extended hours as needed. ITAR-compliant duties apply.