Software Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $164k for comparable roles.
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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.
SpaceX currently has 644 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$160,000 across 483 roles with salary data.
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As a Software Engineer on SpaceX's PCBA design and manufacturing team in Redmond, WA, you will develop and maintain software that interfaces with manufacturing equipment to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the production line. This high-autonomy role involves deep collaboration with manufacturing staff to identify issues and create software solutions using APIs or hardware documentation that may be sparse or nonexistent. You will use C#.NET, Python, Go, Java, and other object-oriented languages alongside tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise-grade ERP systems to integrate third-party industrial equipment and CAD software, ensuring seamless operations across SpaceX’s production processes.
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