Starfall Avionics Software Engineer — Flight Systems

Future Ventures; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software experience.
• 1+ years of experience in software development with C++ or C languages.

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

Linux

Networking basics

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

NXP microcontrollers

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.