Starfall Avionics Software Engineer — Flight Systems

SpaceX

Hawthorne (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer (Starfall) to design and implement software and firmware for next-gen avionics systems. You will help ensure systems behave as expected, troubleshoot issues, and support launch operations across the vehicle lifecycle.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and delivering high-quality software for space missions. Avionics experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement software and firmware for next-gen avionics systems.
  • Troubleshoot issues and ensure systems behave as expected.
  • Support launch operations across the vehicle lifecycle.

Skills

Software development
Firmware
Avionics
Troubleshooting
Launch operations

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer (Starfall) to design and implement software and firmware for next-gen avionics systems. You will help ensure systems behave as expected, troubleshoot issues, and support launch operations across the vehicle lifecycle.

The role welcomes engineers from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and delivering high-quality software for space missions. Avionics experience is a plus but not required.

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