Sr. Software Engineer, Special Projects — Top Secret

Linuxconfig; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer on the Special Projects team to design and implement software and firmware for the next generation of avionics systems.

You will contribute across the software life cycle, including development, testing, and operational support, with emphasis on collaboration with cross-functional teams. A Top Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in writing software in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in software development with C++ or C languages
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

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++ programming

Linux Bash scripting

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer on the Special Projects team to design and implement software and firmware for the next generation of avionics systems.

You will contribute across the software life cycle, including development, testing, and operational support, with emphasis on collaboration with cross-functional teams. A Top Secret clearance is required for this role.