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This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$168k
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, Flight 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 a large satellite constellation. You will own the complete software life cycle, from initial design and prototyping to testing, release, and flight operations. Your daily work involves building highly reliable autonomous systems with fault tolerance and correctness. You will utilize C/C++, Python, and Linux programming while applying knowledge of computer architecture, networks, physics, and math. Key responsibilities include performance optimization, debugging, and creating cross-context tests ranging from unit tests to hardware-in-the-loop regression. This role solves critical technical constraints for space flight and ground infrastructure to ensure continuous mission success.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 409 postings across 38 companies.