Senior Avionics Software Engineer — Flight Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Starfall program in Hawthorne, CA to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics. You will ensure systems behave as expected, troubleshoot, and directly contribute to frequent, safe, and reliable launches.

We value fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds and encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The role covers software life-cycle, from development to testing to operational support, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or 2+ years of software experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience with C/C++.

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 language

Microcontrollers

Computer architecture

Networks

Linux

Bash scripting

Verification methodologies

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Starfall program in Hawthorne, CA to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics. You will ensure systems behave as expected, troubleshoot, and directly contribute to frequent, safe, and reliable launches.

We value fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds and encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The role covers software life-cycle, from development to testing to operational support, with hands-on