Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Texas is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for flight systems used in their Starship programs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and have expertise in C++, Python, or Rust. This role emphasizes strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a passion for solving complex problems and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace missions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong software design and development skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems.
• Own all aspects of software development.
• Provide strong technical leadership.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Problem solving

Debugging

Performance optimization

Education

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

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

As an engineer on the Starship software team, you will design, develop and test software that is used to control SpaceX flight systems for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to code highly reliable software that allows Starship to become an orbital vehicle. You will be responsible for the complete life cycle of the software you create, from development to testing to operation during a mission.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and simulations to validate them
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and mission integration
• Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of professional experience in software development; or 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• 4+ years of professional experience C++, Python, or Rust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong software design and development skills
• Experience with Rust
• Working knowledge of control theory
• Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends if needed to meet critical deadlines
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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