This role pays less than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
604 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
Join the Starshield data team as a Software Engineer, where you will develop novel geospatial data processing models and create highly reliable software systems for earth observation data from satellites. You’ll work on mission-critical projects that involve tasking remote sensor payloads and processing information in low Earth orbit, ensuring secure, reliable, and autonomous operations. Key responsibilities include prototyping, developing, testing, and deploying machine learning models through the entire lifecycle. The ideal candidate has experience with C++, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and Linux server environments, along with a background in applied machine learning engineering and full-stack development. This role offers an opportunity to build scalable solutions for national security applications within a dynamic aerospace environment.
C++
Python
Linux
TCP
UDP
CI/CD
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Microcontrollers
Networking
Satellite Constellations
Ground Operations Centers
Data Processing
Command and Control
Models and Simulations
Vehicle Software Testing
Cloud Compute
High Performance Systems
C++
Python
Linux
TCP
UDP
CI/CD
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Networking
Satellite Constellation
Ground Operations Centers
Data Processing
Command and Control
Models and Simulations
Vehicle Software Testing
High Performance Systems
Computer Architecture
Networks