Software Engineer, Power Systems Controls (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, Power Systems Controls (Starlink)

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As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Power Systems Control team, you will work on maximizing network value and ensuring satellite safety by developing real-time software that optimizes energy usage for low-latency, high-bandwidth global network formation. Your responsibilities include building predictive models of physical systems, participating in code reviews, leading software architecture design, and managing experiments to validate key concepts. You will collaborate with experts from various engineering disciplines to enhance the functionality and efficiency of Starlink satellites. The role requires strong proficiency in C++ and Python, along with a thorough understanding of physics and math, and an ability to solve complex problems creatively. This high-impact position involves working on cutting-edge satellite technology that has significant real-world implications.

Skills

C++ Python CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop highly reliable, real-time software for satellite energy planning.
Build predictive models of physical systems and user experience behavior.
Lead software architecture design and participate in code reviews.
Manage experiments to validate key design concepts effectively.
Maintain simulation tools to prevent regressions and enable rapid iteration.

What we're looking for

Development experience in C/C++
Strong software design and development skills in production environments
Proficiency in Python for modeling and analysis
Thorough knowledge of physics and mathematics principles
Creative problem-solving approach to complex engineering challenges
Experience with real-time software and simulation tooling
Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines

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