Software Engineer, GNC (Starshield)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

115d • $120,000 - $170,000

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. As a software engineer working in Starshield’s GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) organization, you will use your distributed systems knowledge to build mission-critical systems that keep low-earth orbit safe. You’ll work on payload management, collision avoidance, and orbital prediction tools for the large spacecraft constellations, and the analysis pipelines that prove those systems are working for our fleet. Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python, C++ or similar object-oriented language.
• Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems.
• Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
• Experience with profiling and improving application performance.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
• Previous experience with satellites or spacecraft systems is a plus.
• Strong background in math and physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
• Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products.
• See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to rollout and beyond.

Benefits

• Pay range: Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
• Pay range: Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 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.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees