Sr. 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 simulations to validate them

  • Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

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

  • Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science: discipline and 4+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

  • + years of professional experience C++, Python, or Rust

What they're looking for

  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Experience with Rust
  • Working knowledge of control theory
  • Experience designing fault tolerant software