Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)

SpaceX

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

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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, Flight Software (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink flight software team as a Software Engineer, contributing to the development of highly reliable autonomous systems for both space vehicles and ground operations. You will design fault-tolerant software, create comprehensive testing frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success. Key responsibilities include developing real-time systems, conducting thorough tests from unit to hardware-in-the-loop levels, and managing the entire lifecycle of your projects. Proficiency in Linux programming, debugging, performance optimization, and a strong understanding of computer architecture are essential. Ideal candidates should possess experience in distributed or real-time system design and be adept at working independently while fostering team collaboration.

Skills

Linux Python C++ Unit Testing Docker Kubernetes Git CI/CD PostgreSQL AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems for space vehicles and ground support.
Design software components that fly in space and manage satellite constellations on Earth.
Build prototypes to validate design concepts and measure technical constraints accurately.
Own the entire lifecycle of software development, from creation to operational deployment.
Provide technical leadership and focus on continuous improvement within the team.

What we're looking for

Experience designing fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems.
Proficient in cross-context test design from unit tests to hardware-in-the-loop regression testing.
Strong knowledge of computer architecture and networking principles.
Familiarity with physics, math, and electronics for system development.
Expertise in debugging, performance optimization, and testing methodologies.
Comfortable working independently or collaboratively on complex projects.

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