Starshield Software Engineer: In-Space & Ground Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer for Product Development to work on innovative technologies for satellite systems. The ideal candidate will develop high-quality software in C++ and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include creating reliable software systems and working closely with end customers. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $120k to $170k annually, with ample benefits including medical coverage, PTO, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 2+ years of software development experience.
• Experience developing software in C, C++, or Rust required.

Responsibilities

• Create highly reliable software systems for controlling satellites.
• Develop Linux-based C++ software for various processors.
• Work on embedded systems and automated ground software.

Skills

C++

Linux

Docker

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer for Product Development to work on innovative technologies for satellite systems. The ideal candidate will develop high-quality software in C++ and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include creating reliable software systems and working closely with end customers. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $120k to $170k annually, with ample benefits including medical coverage, PTO, and stock options.