SpaceX · 3 hours ago
Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$122K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Satellite Systems Software Engineer to build and maintain systems for the world's largest satellite constellation, ensuring command and control capabilities and monitoring the satellite fleet.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit
Be accountable and responsible for all software written and designed, and their interactions with the hardware and environments around them
Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
Design software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support them
Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
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
Experience with Python or C++, and Linux programming
Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems
Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar)
Previous experience with satellites or spacecraft systems is a plus
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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