New Grad Software Engineer – Avionics (Starfall)

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Vacations & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX invites new graduate software engineers to join the Starfall Engineering team in Hawthorne, CA. You will design and implement software and firmware for avionics, contribute to the lifecycles of flight-critical systems, and support launch operations from day one.

We welcome fresh ideas from all disciplines, with a focus on collaboration, problem solving, and passion for space exploration. Graduating in 2026 or 2027, you will grow into a versatile engineer shaping missions that push

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experience in C++ or C (internships count).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

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 requiring 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 programming

Software engineering fundamentals

Linux and bash scripting

Communication & documentation

NXP microcontrollers familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

Linux

Job description

SpaceX invites new graduate software engineers to join the Starfall Engineering team in Hawthorne, CA. You will design and implement software and firmware for avionics, contribute to the lifecycles of flight-critical systems, and support launch operations from day one.

We welcome fresh ideas from all disciplines, with a focus on collaboration, problem solving, and passion for space exploration. Graduating in 2026 or 2027, you will grow into a versatile engineer shaping missions that push