Software Engineer, Tracking & Orbital Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a Software Engineer for the Starshield project. This role focuses on developing systems for national security efforts using SpaceX's advanced technologies. Candidates should have a strong foundation in programming, particularly C++ or Python, and experience with distributed systems. The team is dedicated to building mission-critical software that ensures orbital safety and requires collaboration across various functions. This opportunity offers attractive compensation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, data science, or a relevant engineering field.
• Software development experience in C++ or Python.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build software tools and scenarios to analyze system performance.
• Develop prototypes to establish key design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers to plan and organize development.
• Oversee software from requirements to rollout and beyond.

Skills

C++

Python

Distributed systems

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, data science, or engineering discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

CockroachDB

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a Software Engineer for the Starshield project. This role focuses on developing systems for national security efforts using SpaceX's advanced technologies. Candidates should have a strong foundation in programming, particularly C++ or Python, and experience with distributed systems. The team is dedicated to building mission-critical software that ensures orbital safety and requires collaboration across various functions. This opportunity offers attractive compensation and extensive benefits.