This role pays more than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$177,592
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$156k
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 Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink), you will join the flight software team to design, develop, and test software for both space-bound robotic vehicles and the ground systems that orchestrate a massive satellite constellation. You will manage the full software lifecycle, including development, testing, release, and operation during continuous missions. Your daily work involves building highly reliable autonomous systems, creating comprehensive test suites for fault tolerance, and developing prototypes to analyze system metrics and quantify technical constraints. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages, alongside knowledge of computer architecture, networks, Linux programming, physics, math, and electronics. You will solve complex problems related to distributed, real-time systems while performing debugging and performance optimization to ensure the reliability of critical flight and ground infrastructure.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.
C
C++
Python
Rust
Linux
Buildroot
u-boot
Secure Boot
Ethernet
ARM
Device Drivers
Unit Testing
Performance Optimization
Embedded Systems
Computer Architecture