Software Engineer, C++ (Raptor)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $120,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, C++ (Raptor)

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Join our team as a Software Engineer in C++ at Raptor, where you will develop high-performance systems for advanced metal additive manufacturing machines. You will architect and implement real-time control software, data acquisition pipelines, and monitoring algorithms that integrate with motion systems, sensors, and laser hardware to ensure reliable production of flight-ready components. Your responsibilities include participating in design reviews and code iterations to maintain exceptional quality standards while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in C++ development, experience with modern CI/CD tools and Linux environments, and familiarity with libraries such as QT, Boost, VTK, CUDA, or build tools like CMake. This role demands expertise in real-time systems, embedded software, and hardware-software integration within the demanding context of manufacturing precision components for aerospace applications.

Skills

C++ CI/CD Linux QT Boost VTK CUDA CMake Microcontrollers FPGAs

What you'll do

Architect and develop high-performance C++ software for production-scale manufacturing systems.
Design and implement real-time control software, data acquisition pipelines, and monitoring algorithms.
Continuously improve system reliability, speed, and quality through elegant software solutions.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain exceptional code quality.
Provide first-principles solutions to production engineering challenges, rapidly iterating from concept to deployed software.

What we're looking for

Strong experience in writing production-grade, high-performance C++ code.
Experience with real-time or embedded systems development and modern CI/CD tools.
Familiarity with libraries such as QT, Boost, VTK, CUDA, and build tools like CMake.
Background in manufacturing systems, controls software, or additive manufacturing processes.
Collaborative skills to work closely with hardware engineers on integration tasks.

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