Flight Software Engineer, Starfall – Avionics & Launch Ops

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SpaceX is seeking an Aerospace Software Engineer for the Starfall program to design and implement software and firmware for avionics systems. You will contribute across development, testing, and operational support to enable frequent, safe launches.

The role welcomes diverse backgrounds and emphasizes problem solving, collaboration, and delivering reliable software for flight hardware in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software experience.
• 1+ years of experience in C/C++ development.

Responsabilidades

• Design and deliver high-quality software and firmware for common processors and micro-controllers
• Support launch operations
• Collaborate with peers and customers
• Bring up and validate devices that communicate-to and fly-in space
• Analyze test results and bugs which require in-depth investigations
• Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems
• Work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and challenges

Conocimientos

C/C++

Microcontrollers

Linux

Networking basics

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

NXP microcontrollers

Descripción del empleo

SpaceX is seeking an Aerospace Software Engineer for the Starfall program to design and implement software and firmware for avionics systems. You will contribute across development, testing, and operational support to enable frequent, safe launches.

The role welcomes diverse backgrounds and emphasizes problem solving, collaboration, and delivering reliable software for flight hardware in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.