Flight Software Engineer (C++) for Satellite Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer to develop flight software for its Starshield mission in Hawthorne, California. In this role, you'll create systems that control thousands of satellites while collaborating across various disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have a robust background in C++, enjoy working on critical technology that impacts national security, and be committed to innovative software development. This position also requires a willingness to obtain a security clearance and possibly work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with development in C, C++, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Create highly reliable software systems for satellites in low earth orbit.
• See software through all development stages from prototyping to on-orbit rollout.
• Work with teams to design the next generation satellite capabilities.

Skills

C++

Software Development

Embedded Systems

Linux

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer to develop flight software for its Starshield mission in Hawthorne, California. In this role, you'll create systems that control thousands of satellites while collaborating across various disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have a robust background in C++, enjoy working on critical technology that impacts national security, and be committed to innovative software development. This position also requires a willingness to obtain a security clearance and possibly work extended hours.