GNC Software Engineer — LEO Collision Avoidance

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Software Engineer to work on collision avoidance for satellite systems. This role involves developing reliable software to manage thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit, prototyping key design concepts, and collaborating with engineers on product development. The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or engineering and at least one year of experience in software development, with skills in Python, C++, and distributed systems. A strong background in math and physics is preferred as well. This position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in software development.
• 1+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong background in math and physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable software for managing satellites in low-earth orbit.
• Create prototypes for design concepts and constraints.
• Collaborate with engineers for product development.

Skills

Python

C++

Object-oriented programming

Distributed systems

Containerization technologies

Version control

Application performance improvement

Relational databases

Education

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

3+ years of professional experience in software development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Software Engineer to work on collision avoidance for satellite systems. This role involves developing reliable software to manage thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit, prototyping key design concepts, and collaborating with engineers on product development. The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or engineering and at least one year of experience in software development, with skills in Python, C++, and distributed systems. A strong background in math and physics is preferred as well. This position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.