This role pays less than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,462–$195,182
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$125k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Satellite On-Orbit Operations Software Engineer (Starlink) joins a team focused on scaling operations for a massive constellation of on-orbit hardware. This role sits at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to ensure thousands of satellites provide reliable connectivity while maintaining space safety. You will develop and deploy software to automate fault detection, manage vehicle states, streamline commanding, and support deorbits. Day-to-day tasks include responding to real-time alerts, triaging anomalies on satellite bus and payload hardware, and creating operational processes for new hardware versions. The role requires proficiency in Python and C++, with additional experience in SQL or bash being valuable. Candidates must have experience building software that interacts with physical systems like robotics or embedded systems. You will collaborate across disciplines to solve complex problems regarding hardware reliability and orbital asset management.