This role pays less than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
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.
As a Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink) within the Constellation Engineering organization, you will build and maintain systems for the world’s largest satellite constellation. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of software that runs on both distributed ground systems and hardware flying in space. Your daily work involves developing highly reliable systems to manage thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit, ensuring safe interactions with other operators, and maintaining command, control, and monitoring capabilities. The role requires proficiency in Python or C++, Linux programming, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. You will also utilize relational databases such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB while navigating version control, testing, and continuous integration. This position addresses the technical challenge of managing a massive satellite fleet to provide reliable broadband internet services across the globe.
C
C++
Signal Processing
RF Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Wi-Fi
LTE
5G
Firmware
MAC Layer
Network Protocols
Unit Testing
Spectrum Analyzer
Network Analyzer
Signal Generator
Oscilloscope