Graduate Software Engineer – Spaceflight Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software to join the Starship Software team. You will design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems, spanning application, OS, networking, firmware, and simulation layers.

You will work with other software and hardware engineers to implement, debug, and integrate software that enables the Starship program to push the boundaries of reusable rockets and orbital missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related engineering field (or related discipline).
• Graduating with a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in 2027 is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems across multiple layers (application, OS, networking, firmware, simulation).
• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them.
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission.
• Collaborate with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment and demonstrate accountability for software outcomes.

Skills

C++

Rust

Systems programming

Real-time embedded systems

Distributed computing

Software design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Graduating in 2027 with Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software to join the Starship Software team. You will design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems, spanning application, OS, networking, firmware, and simulation layers.

You will work with other software and hardware engineers to implement, debug, and integrate software that enables the Starship program to push the boundaries of reusable rockets and orbital missions.