Software Development Engineer

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Software Development Engineer

Join SpaceX as a Software Development Engineer and contribute to the development of mission-critical software for our Falcon rockets. As a key member of the Falcon team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the software meets the specifications and needs of each mission. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the vehicle behaves as expected and troubleshooting flight software when necessary.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, execute, and analyze software configuration and state machines for the software systems that fly our rockets
  • Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, automated data review, and automated configuration verification
  • Analyze test results and bugs that require in-depth investigations
  • Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems
  • Occasional travel to launch sites and customer sites for testing and/or operations
  • Support launch operations by sitting on console in mission control
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in software development
  • Development experience with a programming language, such as Python, Perl, Ruby, MATLAB, C/C++
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Fluency in Linux, including bash shell scripting and network troubleshooting
  • Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems
  • Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements, and state machines
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.



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