This role pays less than
76%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,500–$214,125
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$178k
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.
Software Engineer, Components (Starshield) joins the Starshield Test team to develop test and manufacture processes for advanced spacecraft components including flight control devices and network hardware. The role involves designing and developing test software infrastructure from the ground up to validate component performance in extreme environments. Key responsibilities include creating modular automation software, writing code to interact with flight hardware and instrumentation, and developing algorithms to analyze complex test data against acceptance criteria. Candidates should possess experience in C, C++, or Python, along with knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems. Preferred skills include configuration management, continuous integration, signal processing, and familiarity with various digital and analog interfaces like GPIB, USB, TCP/IP, and CAN bus. This role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring mission success for government-focused satellite capabilities through rigorous testing and manufacturing verification.
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C++
Python
C
Linux
TCP
UDP
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Machine Learning
Unit Testing
Computer Architecture
Networking Protocols
Hardware-in-the-loop
Data Processing