Software Engineer, C++ - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, C++ - Top Secret Clearance

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Join the Special Programs team at SpaceX as a Software Engineer in C++, where you will design, develop, and test critical software for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of flight systems. You will own new feature development in a high-performance application used to control and test flight systems, contributing to real-time data streaming modules and enhancing CI/CD infrastructure. The role requires expertise in modern C++ along with experience in Python, Java, or Go, as well as familiarity with database systems like Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle. This position demands an active Top Secret clearance and a commitment to excellence in software engineering within the dynamic aerospace industry.

Skills

C++ Python Java Go PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle CI/CD JSON YAML XML Protobuf

What you'll do

Design and develop modules for real-time data streaming of flight systems data.
Implement new features in a high-performance application used to control and test flight systems.
Contribute to the development of scalable software applications with robust reliability.
Develop and maintain CI/CD infrastructure and automate testing processes.
Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering and product development.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or engineering
1+ years of experience in software development with modern C++
Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing
Knowledge of data serialization formats like JSON, YAML, XML, Protobuf
Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
Experience delivering robust and scalable software applications

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