Satellite Operations Software Engineer — Autonomous GNC

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, CA, seeks a Software Engineer for Satellite Operations to develop software systems for satellite monitoring and control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. Responsibilities include managing the complete software lifecycle, developing autonomous systems, and collaborating across engineering disciplines. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Development experience in C, C++, or Python needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of the software and systems created.
• Develop reliable and available software systems for satellite monitoring.
• Design and implement satellite flight software.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Containerization technologies

Relational databases

Debugging

Performance optimization

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics or another engineering discipline

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, computer science, or physics

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

gRPC

RESTful APIs

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, CA, seeks a Software Engineer for Satellite Operations to develop software systems for satellite monitoring and control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. Responsibilities include managing the complete software lifecycle, developing autonomous systems, and collaborating across engineering disciplines. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and stock options.