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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will join a dynamic team at SpaceX to tackle challenges in developing next-generation space-grade silicon and Linux-based spacecraft systems. Your daily tasks will include maintaining and updating open-source software like Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot, ensuring secure boot processes for satellite components, and developing device drivers for both third-party and in-house hardware. You’ll also work on infrastructure and tools to facilitate rapid development and testing of new features. Key skills required are proficiency in C, C++, Python, or Rust, along with experience in ARM embedded systems and knowledge of networking stacks and secure boot flows. This role demands expertise in computer architecture and a strong understanding of Linux kernel development.
Linux
C
Python
Go
Rust
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Performance Testing
Debugging
Computer Architecture
Networks
Physics
MATH
Electronics
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD