Graduate Software Engineer, Avionics & Firmware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starfall) in Hawthorne, CA. You will design and implement software and firmware for next-gen avionics, ensuring systems behave as expected and troubleshooting when needed.

You will contribute to frequent, safe, and reliable launches and collaborate with peers and customers across the Starfall Engineering org. Qualifications include a BS in a STEM field, C/C++ experience, and graduating 2026 or 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or other STEM discipline.
• Professional development experience in C++ or C languages (internship experience is applicable).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.
• Development experience with microcontrollers.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals in C++.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
• Familiarity with NXP microcontrollers.
• Commitment to high standard of software development, including adherence to software process and best practices.
• Linux and bash shell scripting.
• Understanding of verification methodologies.
• Excellent communication & documentation skills, and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++/C

Linux

Bash scripting

Microcontrollers

Computer architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starfall) in Hawthorne, CA. You will design and implement software and firmware for next-gen avionics, ensuring systems behave as expected and troubleshooting when needed.

You will contribute to frequent, safe, and reliable launches and collaborate with peers and customers across the Starfall Engineering org. Qualifications include a BS in a STEM field, C/C++ experience, and graduating 2026 or 2027.