Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink)
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems, and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness
- Design software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support them
- Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
- Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations
- Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement
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
- Strong software design and development skills
- Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems
- Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests
- Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
- Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing
- Familiarity with Linux programming
- Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Able to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range: Software Engineer, Flight Software/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Software Engineer, Flight Software/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.