Senior Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink)

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer for the Starlink OS/Platform to design, develop, test, and maintain Linux-based spacecraft and ground software. You'll work on boot loaders, system on chip, and secure, deterministic platform software.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring components from prototype to on‑orbit operations, contribute to CI, testing, and deployment, and help scale Starlink’s mission with robust engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in C, C++, python and/or rust

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot
• Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components
• Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity
• Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process
• Support in‑house System on Chip and peripheral through the life‑cycle of the part
• Support OS/Platform specific test infrastructure
• Development and support device drivers for third party and in‑house components
• Be the first software team to receive new satellite components
• Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on on‑orbit operations

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or equivalent

Tools

C

C++

Python

Rust

Linux

ARM

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer for the Starlink OS/Platform to design, develop, test, and maintain Linux-based spacecraft and ground software. You'll work on boot loaders, system on chip, and secure, deterministic platform software.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring components from prototype to on‑orbit operations, contribute to CI, testing, and deployment, and help scale Starlink’s mission with robust engineering practices.