Senior Software Engineer, Starfall Avionics (C++, MCUs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Starfall) to design and implement software and firmware for the next generation of avionics systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the system behaves as expected and troubleshooting when necessary, with a direct impact on launch readiness.

Aerospace experience is not required—fresh ideas from all areas are welcomed. You will own the lifecycle of software from development to testing and operational support in a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years software experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of software development experience in 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 which require 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

Microcontrollers

Software engineering fundamentals

Linux

Bash scripting

Communication skills

Verification methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Starfall) to design and implement software and firmware for the next generation of avionics systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the system behaves as expected and troubleshooting when necessary, with a direct impact on launch readiness.

Aerospace experience is not required—fresh ideas from all areas are welcomed. You will own the lifecycle of software from development to testing and operational support in a collaborative, mission-driven team.