Software Engineer (Components)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k

This role $135k

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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $138,187–$211,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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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 (Components)

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As a Software Engineer on the Components Team at Hawthorne, CA, you will join a diverse group of engineers designing and developing advanced software for spacecraft and launch vehicle components, including avionics, valves, regulators, and actuators. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating robust test software, factory automation systems, hardware drivers, web interfaces, and firmware to enable the testing, manufacturing, and analysis of rocket components in extreme conditions. You will work with Python, C, or similar languages, and must have a strong background in solving complex problems and collaborating effectively across multiple hardware teams. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science, along with 2+ years of software programming experience, ideally complemented by knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.

Skills

Python C Electro-mechanical systems CI/CD Git Linux Docker AWS Kubernetes PostgreSQL MES PLM ERP SCADA ROS LabVIEW MATLAB SolidWorks CAD FPGA Verilog HDL

What you'll do

Design and develop test software for advanced spacecraft components.
Create factory automation software to enhance manufacturing processes.
Write hardware drivers for electro-mechanical systems in extreme conditions.
Develop web interfaces for analysis and monitoring of rocket components.
Craft firmware enabling robust functionality in high-stress aerospace environments.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science discipline
2+ years of software programming experience with Python, C, or similar languages
Proven proficiency in software development and knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
Experience designing and developing test software, factory automation software, hardware drivers, web interfaces, and firmware
Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple hardware teams on complex projects