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This role pays more than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$196,000
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$167k
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
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink), you will join the Starlink flight software team to design, develop, and test software for robotic vehicles in space and the ground systems that orchestrate the satellite constellation. You will own the complete software life cycle, including building prototypes, analyzing system metrics, and developing highly reliable autonomous systems with fault tolerance. The role requires developing software for continuous missions and providing technical leadership. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages, along with knowledge of computer architecture, networks, physics, math, and electronics. You will utilize skills in debugging, performance optimization, and cross-context test design, including hardware-in-the-loop regression. This position solves the technical challenges of managing complex, real-time distributed systems within a satellite constellation.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 409 postings across 38 companies.