Software Engineer, Flight Software

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Title: Software Engineer, Flight Software

Job Summary:

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Flight Software team. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and test software that controls SpaceX flight and ground systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness.
  • Design software for both vehicles flying in space and the ground systems that support them.
  • Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations.
  • Provide strong technical leadership and focus on continuous improvement.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline, or 2+ years of experience in software development.
  • Development experience in C/C++, Python, or other similar programming languages.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Strong software design and development skills.
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems.
  • Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests.
  • Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
  • Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics.
  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing.
  • Familiarity with Linux programming.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements:

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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