Senior Software Engineer, Starshield Satellite Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Sr. Software Engineer (Starshield) to join a mission-driven team building reliable software for satellites and space-based systems. This role focuses on Linux-based C++ development, secure networking, and autonomous operations.

You will collaborate across disciplines, participate in design, prototyping, testing, and on-orbit rollout. A TS clearance may be required. Degree with 5+ years’ experience, or 7+ years in lieu accepted, with willingness to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related STEM with 5+ years of software development, or 7+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit.
• Improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability for diverse users.
• See software through from needs, prototyping, development, testing, to on-orbit rollout and beyond.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design next-gen satellite capabilities and sensors.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Software development

Linux

System architecture

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related STEM

Tools

Linux kernel

C++ (high perf)

Networking protocols TCP/UDP

Machine learning

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Sr. Software Engineer (Starshield) to join a mission-driven team building reliable software for satellites and space-based systems. This role focuses on Linux-based C++ development, secure networking, and autonomous operations.

You will collaborate across disciplines, participate in design, prototyping, testing, and on-orbit rollout. A TS clearance may be required. Degree with 5+ years’ experience, or 7+ years in lieu accepted, with willingness to work extended hours.