SpaceX
Software Engineer (Starfall)
Hawthorne, CA
Sponsorship not specified$125k-$150kDetected 1 day ago
C++BashLinuxData ScienceAvionicsCommunication
About the role
- You will be responsible for ensuring your system behaves as expected and troubleshoot when necessary.
- You will have a direct impact on our ability to launch SpaceX systems frequently, safely, and reliably.
- Our team is involved in designing the vehicle systems at every phase of development.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-quality software and firmware for common processors and micro-controllers
- Support launch operations
- Bring up and validate devices that communicate-to and fly-in space
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline
- OR 2+ years of professional experience in writing software in lieu of a degree
- 1+ years of experience in software development with C++ or C languages
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Skills
- Development experience with microcontrollers
- Strong software engineering fundamentals in C++
- Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
- Familiarity with NXP microcontrollers
- Commitment to high standard of software development, including adherence to software process and best practices
- Linux and bash shell scripting
- Understanding of verification methodologies
Compensation
- Level 1: $125,000 - $150,000
- Level 2: $145,000 - $175,000
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
- You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Benefits
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
- You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Company info
- Collaborate with peers and customers
Equal opportunity
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, (ii) U
This listing is sourced directly from SpaceX's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.