Software Engineer, Power Systems Controls (Starlink)
About The Position
At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, antennas that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for the world's best engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe. As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Power Systems Control team, you are responsible for maximizing the network value of each satellite while ensuring satellites fly safely. You will develop first principles models of satellite thermal and power behavior, optimize algorithms to provide excellence user experience subject to physical constraints, contribute to simulation software and data analysis, and be part of the team designing next generation satellite hardware and software solutions. This is a high impact role where you will coordinate with experts from other engineering disciplines to determine how all Starlink satellites optimally work together. SpaceX is looking for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments and care about software best practices. Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have meaningful and measurable impact on the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM disciplineâ¯ORâ¯2+â¯years of experience inâ¯software development
- Development experience in C/C++
Nice To Haves
- Strong proficiency in C++, python
- Strong software design and development skills in production software environments
- Thorough knowledge of physics and math
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
- Creative and efficient 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
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans how satellites should spend energy to form a low-latency, high-bandwidth global network
- Build models that accurately predict behavior of physical systems and user experience
- Participate in code reviews and lead software architecture and design
- Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
- Maintain simulation and analysis tooling to prevent regressions and ensure rapid development iteration
Benefits
- 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.
- Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
- Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
