Starfall Avionics Software Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Software Engineer on the Starfall team to design and implement software and firmware for avionics systems. You will ensure your system behaves as expected, troubleshoot issues, and support launch operations to enable frequent, safe, and reliable spaceflight.

The role values diverse backgrounds and strong C/C++ skills, experience with microcontrollers, Linux, and solid fundamentals in computer architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of professional software experience in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of software development experience in C/C++.

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 requiring in‑depth investigations.
• Hands‑on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems.
• Work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and challenges.

Skills

C++

C

Microcontrollers

Linux

Documentation

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Software Engineer on the Starfall team to design and implement software and firmware for avionics systems. You will ensure your system behaves as expected, troubleshoot issues, and support launch operations to enable frequent, safe, and reliable spaceflight.

The role values diverse backgrounds and strong C/C++ skills, experience with microcontrollers, Linux, and solid fundamentals in computer architecture.