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This role pays less than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,562
— the blue 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
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Satellite On-Orbit Operations Software Engineer (Starlink)
The Satellite On-Orbit Operations Software Engineer (Starlink) joins a team responsible for scaling the operation of the world’s largest collection of on-orbit hardware. This role sits at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to ensure hardware on 10k+ satellites robustly serves users while maintaining collision avoidance and space safety. You will develop and deploy software to automate fault detection, response, and operational workflows for both on-vehicle and ground systems. Key responsibilities include managing vehicle state, streamlining commanding, and performing real-time anomaly triage. You will utilize Python, C++, SQL, and bash to build tools for next-generation satellite designs. The role requires experience building software that interacts with hardware systems, such as robotics, embedded systems, or control systems, to solve complex orbital connectivity problems.
C
C++
Assembly
Distributed Systems
Network Topology
Numerical Optimization
Convex Optimization
Physics Simulation
Game Engine Development
Hardware-in-the-loop