Top Secret Clearance Software Engineer, Special Projects

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in California is seeking a Software Engineer for the Special Projects team. The ideal candidate will design and implement software for next-generation avionics systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year of C++ development. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of software development experience.
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality software for avionics systems.
• Support launch operations and collaborate with peers.
• Troubleshoot and integrate flight hardware/software systems.

Skills

C++ software development

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 2+ years of experience

Tools

Microcontrollers

Linux

Bash scripting

Job description

A leading aerospace company located in California is seeking a Software Engineer for the Special Projects team. The ideal candidate will design and implement software for next-generation avionics systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year of C++ development. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on experience.