Embedded Software Engineer, Platform (Starshield)
About The Position
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER, PLATFORM SOFTWARE (STARSHIELD) National security customers cannot wait on slow programs or fragile software. Starshield’s job is timely, reliable information delivery for the intelligence community and defense services by building robust embedded systems, flying them quickly, and iterating. The Starshield Software team builds the software that boots, runs, and secures spacecraft and ground systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer on Starshield Platform, you will contribute across the stack that userspace applications depend on: early-stage bootloaders, Linux kernel and drivers, and any other firmware needed to reliably control CPU and FPGA hardware on Starshield vehicle nodes. You will own that software through its full lifecycle: development, test, and on-orbit support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- System-level development experience in C, C++, or Rust
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing in the Linux kernel
- Experience working with computer architecture and modern secure boot flows
- Experience with ARM and/or FPGA SoC embedded systems
- Experience with testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update in-house branches of open-source software such as Linux, Buildroot, and U-Boot
- Design and implement platform security: secure boot, runtime integrity, and the features that keep this layer trustworthy on orbit
- Support Platform-specific test infrastructure
- Own device drivers and board-level firmware for in-house and vendor components
- Define and maintain interfaces between the platform layer and userspace / mission software
- Work with Electrical, FPGA, and application software teams to take boards from prototype through on-orbit operations
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
