Flight Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA · Yesterday
On-siteInformation Technology$125k–$145k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain flight code generation tooling for flight software and GNC engineers
- Maintain core flight software features that are shared across various satellite products
- Work closely with flight software developers to understand slow / error prone aspects of embedded software development and fix them
- Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and operational systems
- Engage ground software teams to understand where flight systems should be changed to simplify constellation operations
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development
- Development experience in C/C++, Python, or other similar programming languages
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of Bazel, C++, Python, Bash
- Experience identifying and improving performance bottlenecks, both in build systems and in embedded environments
- Experience designing aesthetic and easy-to-use user interfaces targeted at software engineers
- Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time embedded systems
- Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems
- Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Able to communicate effectively across teams in a solution-oriented manner
- Able to work independently or in a team
Additional Requirements
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Pay Range
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
Requirements
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.