Mission Integration Engineer, Applied Computing (Starshield) jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Mission Integration Engineer, Applied Computing (Starshield)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Mission Integration Engineer will drive the development and enhancement of core applications for mission-critical AI solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end products.

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Responsibilities

Develop full-stack solutions to manage scalable AI content interaction systems with user applications
Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Apply creativity to build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field
See your software through from start-to-finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond

Qualification

Full stack developmentPythonCloud applicationsLinux server environmentsKubernetesMachine learningTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a STEM discipline
Full stack software development experience - frontend Javascript libraries such as React, Angular, and Redux
Professional experience developing Python applications
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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

Preferred

Professional experience developing web services and distributed applications across cloud and on-premise networks
Professional experience developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration
Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks
Experience with Model Context Protocol or large model content interaction systems
Experience with developing RAG pipelines, tool callers, and AI orchestration systems
Experience with Vector databases or implementing highly performant databases
Experience with image data processing and machine learning
Experience with graphics-intensive web application development

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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