Senior Software Engineer Vehicle Software

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. As a Senior Software Engineer on our Vehicle Software team, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing software that controls our flight systems.

You'll work closely with other software and hardware engineers to understand the needs of our missions and create highly reliable software that turns those needs into reality.

As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the software you create, from development to testing to operation during a mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems
  • Design and implement fault detection and mitigation in software
  • Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and mission integration
  • Provide strong technical leadership and focus on continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software development OR 6+ years of experience in software development
  • 2+ years of experience in C++

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant software
  • Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
  • Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics
  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
  • Creative approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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