Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)Active

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them

  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission

  • Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and: vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives

  • Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer: engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree

  • Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language

What they're looking for

  • Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems
  • Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software
  • Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics
  • Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills