Flight Software Engineer: Starship Autonomy & Simulation

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Software Engineer for Starship flight software. You will design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate flight systems, working across application, OS, networking, firmware, and simulation layers.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, collaborating with hardware and software engineers, and contributing to a globally inspiring mission. Aerospace experience is not required; long hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven skills in C++ and Rust; experience with real-time embedded or distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving, design, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and simulations for Starship
• Own all aspects of software development: design, testing, and integration to the mission
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on launch and vehicle software across multiple domains
• Follow SpaceX software engineering standards and best practices

Skills

C++

Rust

Systems programming

Real-time embedded systems

Distributed computing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computing/engineering

Tools

Embedded software tools

Job description

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Software Engineer for Starship flight software. You will design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate flight systems, working across application, OS, networking, firmware, and simulation layers.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, collaborating with hardware and software engineers, and contributing to a globally inspiring mission. Aerospace experience is not required; long hours may be needed.