Full Stack Software Engineer (Components)

Spacex; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Company stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Sick leave as per policy

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer (Components) to build software for the in-house machine shop and Starship production. You will own the end-to-end software lifecycle, from design to deployment, creating web apps and AI-enabled tooling to accelerate CNC programs and CAD-to-part flow.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, applying strong full-stack skills, and deploying robust solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in full stack development
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software used in real-world projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Familiarity with AI tools and problem solving using AI
• Experience with web technologies including nginx and haproxy
• Experience with build systems (Make) and package managers (pip, npm, nuget)
• Proficiency with UNIX-like operating systems and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
• Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar
• Database experience (PostgreSQL, SQL Server or similar)
• Programming in Python, JavaScript, C#, .NET, Java
• Front-end experience in Angular, React or similar

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceX teams
• Own all aspects of software development including design, testing, and deployment
• Rapidly create new applications to improve production cycle times in the machine shop
• Deep dive into users' problems to craft efficient solutions
• Contribute voice in architecture, design, and code reviews

Skills

Full stack development

Excellent communication

Creative problem solving

Analytical skills

UNIX-like OS knowledge

AI tools familiarity

Architecture & networking basics

Python

JavaScript

C# / .NET / Java

Front-end frameworks (Angular/React)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics or other engineering discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

nginx

haproxy

redis

Make

pip

npm

nuget

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer (Components)

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The Components Engineering Team develops the world’s best flight hardware and fabricates it at an in-house machine shop for Starship. The team is making a next generation machine shop with advanced software and automation, an alien dreadnought machine that builds the machine. As a software engineer, you will design novel software solutions such as web applications for efficient factory operation, algorithms and AI to automatically create CNC programs, control and deployment of CNC machines, and much more. These improvements will enable rapid Starship production rates of 100+ per year as well as a quick development cycle, which are critical for SpaceX’s Moon and Mars missions. Previous manufacturing experience is not necessary, just the desire to make high-quality software to rapidly build Starships.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across many SpaceX teams
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and deployment
• Rapidly create new applications that improve the production cycle time in the machine shop and the time to go from CAD to part in hand
• Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• Experience in full stack development

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications and projects
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Knowledge of AI tools and how to best solve problems using AI solutions
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with web-technologies such as nginx, haproxy, redis
• Experience with build systems like Make and package management tools such as pip, npm, nuget
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them
• Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container and deployment tools
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
• Programming experience in Python, JavaScript, C#, .NET, Java, or similar object-oriented language
• Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range:

Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00

Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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