Junior Software Engineer, C++ - Top Secret Clearance

Jobright.ai; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 223,600; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

An aerospace company in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with experience in C++. This entry-level role involves designing and developing key software components for flight systems. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience. Preferred skills include data streaming and containerized solutions. Offers a full-time position with competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in software development, programming in modern C++.
• Strong software design and development skills.
• Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of software engineering and product development.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts.
• Contribute to test automation processes and CI/CD infrastructure.

Skills

C++ Programming

Software Development

Debugging

Performance Optimization

Problem Solving

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Postgres

MySql

Oracle

Job description

Junior Software Engineer, C++ - Top Secret Clearance

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Job Summary:

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. As a Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of all SpaceX flight systems.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all aspects of software engineering and product development producing highly reliable software across all areas of the application suite

• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

• Develop modules for real-time data streaming of flight systems data

• Contribute to test automation processes and CI/CD infrastructure

• Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settling for the status quo

Qualifications:

Required:

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

• 1+ years of experience in software development, programming in modern C++

• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

Preferred:

• Strong software design and development skills

• Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing is a plus

• Experience with data serialization formats such as JSON, YAML, XML and Protobuf

• Experience in software development delivering robust and scalable software applications

• Experience with Python, Java or Go

• Experience with containerized solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with database systems such as Postgres, MySql or Oracle.

• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, data throughput analysis and unit testing

• Strong creative and innovative problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment by quickly adapting to changing needs and requirements

Company:

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Software Development

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