Senior C++ Flight Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer specializing in C++ for the Dragon team. You will develop and verify critical software configurations for Dragon vehicles, ensuring mission specifications are met. This role involves troubleshooting flight software and supporting mission operations.

You will need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience along with 5+ years in software development. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salaries, stock options, and healthcare. Join our innovative team at SpaceX!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in C/C++.
• Experience with software documentation and testing.
• Knowledge of electronics, controls, motor design, and physical mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and analyze the code and configuration for the software systems that fly our vehicles.
• Invent new tools for automated deployment and verification.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software systems with engineering teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux fluency

Bash shell scripting

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline

Tools

Real-time embedded systems

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer specializing in C++ for the Dragon team. You will develop and verify critical software configurations for Dragon vehicles, ensuring mission specifications are met. This role involves troubleshooting flight software and supporting mission operations.

You will need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience along with 5+ years in software development. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salaries, stock options, and healthcare. Join our innovative team at SpaceX!