Software Engineer, High Performance Computing

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted
113 days ago
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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, High Performance Computing

Software Engineer, High Performance Computing joins the Starshield software team to develop highly reliable in-space mesh networks and secure systems for earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. You will manage the full software lifecycle, from prototyping and development to on-orbit rollout, creating systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit. Key responsibilities include writing high-quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors like ARM, x86, and PowerPC, implementing networking technologies, and building automated ground-based systems for smart data processing. You will also develop models for flight-like vehicle software testing and create tools for hardware-in-the-loop testing. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, or Python, knowledge of computer architecture, and networking protocols like TCP and UDP to solve complex space-based communication problems.

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What you'll do

  • Create highly reliable software systems to control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit.
  • Write high-quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and microcontrollers.
  • Implement networking technologies to direct data across satellites, ground centers, and users.
  • Build automated ground-based software systems for smart data processing and satellite command and control.
  • Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing and network performance analysis.
  • Create tools for test execution across virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop environments.
  • Invent systems for frequent software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration pipeline.
  • Manage the full software lifecycle including prototyping, development, testing, and on-orbit rollout.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
  • Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee eligible for Department of State authorization.
  • Experience in C++ for high performance systems (preferred).
  • Developed and deployed software that has been used in real-world applications and projects (preferred).
  • Security Clearance as a condition of employment.

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