New Graduate Software Engineer

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems.
• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems for spacecraft operations.
• Create simulations required to validate autonomous software performance.
• Own all aspects of the software lifecycle including design, testing, and integration.
• Implement and debug software across multiple layers including application, operating system, networking, and firmware.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
• Solve complex, previously unsolved problems within rapid development timelines.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in 2027.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
• Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages (preferred).
• Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems (preferred).
• Strong critical thinking, first-principles problem-solving, and communication skills (preferred).
• Success in high-pressure environments, including competitive achievements or rapid career growth (preferred).
• Academic success at a rigorous university with a minimum 3.5 GPA or top percentile test scores (preferred).