Software Engineer, Power Optimization (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer on the Power Optimization team, you'll be responsible for high-performance, safety-critical software that makes billions of operational decisions per day for 10k+ Starlink satellites. You will develop algorithms to keep satellites flying safely, and maximize their network value. You will build first-principles physics models of satellite power and thermal behavior, and optimize payload utilization subject to energy and thermal constraints. Your code will have meaningful and measurable impact on the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 3+ years of experience in software development.
Proficiency in C/C++ or another systems programming language (e.g. Rust).

Nice To Haves

Experience with production software environments where reliability and correctness guarantees are essential.
Deep understanding of software performance, and ability to write fast, performance-oriented code.
Experience with profilers, vectorization/SIMD, runtime, and memory optimization is a plus.
Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, builds, deployment, and monitoring.
Strong math and physics knowledge.
First-principles thinking and willingness to push systems to their objective physical limit.
Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
Excellent writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Ability to communicate with experts from other engineering disciplines and know your audience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Passion for working with satellites and advancing the commercial space industry.

Responsibilities

Write highly reliable ground and vehicle software to control thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit.
Develop constellation optimization algorithms, working with engineers across many disciplines to understand satellite operational requirements and physical constraints.
Design future satellite constellations: define requirements and build simulations for rapid iteration on hardware and software trades.
Own the complete lifecycle of your code, including development, testing, verification, rollout, and monitoring.
Participate in code reviews for others, and maintain a high standard for code quality.

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 time in compliance with state and federal law (for Washington State employees)
Company shuttles offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.