Full Stack Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer for the Starshield project, leveraging technology for national security. Your role will involve creating reliable systems for remote sensors on satellites, and you will oversee the software lifecycle from prototyping to production.

A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience is required, alongside proficiency in C# and TypeScript. Join a team that seeks innovative engineers eager to tackle exciting challenges in aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Development skills in C# and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Create highly reliable software systems for satellite payloads.
• Build immersive earth observation experiences.
• Oversee software from prototyping through to production.

Skills

C#

TypeScript

Web services and networks

AWS

Linux server environments

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Image data processing

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a STEM discipline

2+ years professional experience in full-stack software engineering

Job description

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.

FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

The Starshield software team is building highly reliable in‑space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next‑gen communication and sensing software, and more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we’re looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.

Our team is involved in designing the vehicle systems at every phase of development. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our software engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Create highly reliable software systems that task remote sensor payloads on hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit and process the collected information.
• Apply creativity to build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field.
• See your software through from start‑to‑finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a STEM discipline; or 2+ years of professional experience in full‑stack software engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Development experience in C# and TypeScript, or full‑stack software development experience.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Developing software that has been used in real‑world applications and projects.
• Knowledge of web services and networks.
• Experience with AWS or building inside of cloud environments.
• Experience with developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with Service Workers and IndexedDB.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or implementing highly performant databases.
• Experience with image data processing and machine learning.