Sr. Software Engineer, Special Projects — TS Clearance

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Special Projects) to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics systems. You will own the life cycle from development to testing and operations, enabling reliable launches.

We value fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds and seek versatile engineers who collaborate across teams, solve hard problems, and contribute to high‑performing space missions with rigorous software processes and documentation.

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++ development

Firmware experience

Linux scripting

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years experience

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Special Projects) to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics systems. You will own the life cycle from development to testing and operations, enabling reliable launches.

We value fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds and seek versatile engineers who collaborate across teams, solve hard problems, and contribute to high‑performing space missions with rigorous software processes and documentation.