On-Orbit Operations Software Engineer (Satellite)

Spacex; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Satellite On-Orbit Operations Software Engineer (Starlink) to develop software for satellites and ground systems, automate fault detection, and support real-time anomaly triage. You will work with engineers from software, electrical, mechanical, and GNC to enable high reliability across 10k+ satellites.

The role emphasizes rapid software development, hardware interaction, and cross-functional collaboration, with on-call duties and extended hours as needed for mission-critical

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional software development experience; Python and/or C++ preferred.
• Experience building software that interacts with hardware (robotics, embedded systems, control systems).
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and ability to work with hardware teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and rapidly deploy software for satellites and ground systems to automate fault detection and operational workflows.
• Build and improve ground software systems that manage vehicle state and real-time anomaly triage.
• Develop operational processes and automation for new hardware versions and satellite capabilities.
• Detect and triage anomalies on satellite hardware and command orbital assets on-call.

Skills

Python

C++

SQL

bash

Embedded systems

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SQL

bash

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Satellite On-Orbit Operations Software Engineer (Starlink) to develop software for satellites and ground systems, automate fault detection, and support real-time anomaly triage. You will work with engineers from software, electrical, mechanical, and GNC to enable high reliability across 10k+ satellites.

The role emphasizes rapid software development, hardware interaction, and cross-functional collaboration, with on-call duties and extended hours as needed for mission-critical