New Grad Software Engineer — Starlink Impact

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software for the Starlink program in Bastrop, TX. You will design, implement, test, and support real‑time software across Starlink systems, including networking, firmware, and infrastructure tooling.

The role targets graduates in 2026 or 2027 with strong C/C++/Python skills and a passion for scalable, reliable software in a space environment. Occasional extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, C#, or similar OO language (internships count).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real‑time software.
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes and run experiments to validate key design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to plan product development.

Skills

C

C++

Python

C#

Production software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM

Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Job description

SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software for the Starlink program in Bastrop, TX. You will design, implement, test, and support real‑time software across Starlink systems, including networking, firmware, and infrastructure tooling.

The role targets graduates in 2026 or 2027 with strong C/C++/Python skills and a passion for scalable, reliable software in a space environment. Occasional extended hours may be required.