Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable autonomous software systems and testing for resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness.
• Design software for spacecraft vehicles and supporting ground systems.
• Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to validate designs and quantify technical constraints.
• Own software development from design and testing through release and flight operations.
• Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement.
• Work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of software development experience.
• Development experience in C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Preferred experience with fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems.
• Preferred cross-context test design experience, including unit, hardware-in-the-loop regression, integration, and exploratory testing.
• Preferred knowledge of computer architecture, networks, physics, mathematics, electronics, Linux programming, debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, adapt to changing requirements, and communicate effectively.
• Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
• Approximately three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Washington employees accrue paid sick time in accordance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles provide weekday roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
• Employees may be eligible for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; compensation figures are excluded here.