Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable autonomous software systems and testing for resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness.
• Design software for spacecraft and supporting ground systems.
• Build prototypes, analyze system metrics, and quantify technical constraints.
• Own software design, development, testing, 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 experience designing unit, integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression, and exploratory tests.
• Preferred knowledge of computer architecture, networks, physics, mathematics, electronics, and Linux programming.
• Preferred skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Must meet applicable ITAR authorization requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable Washington State and federal law.
• Employee shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.
• Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.