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This role pays less than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$125,941–$183,875
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$155k
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
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer (Starfall), you will join the Starfall Engineering organization to design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics systems. You will manage the full software life cycle, including development, testing, and operational support, while ensuring systems behave as expected. Your daily responsibilities include delivering high-quality code for common processors and micro-controllers, supporting launch operations, and performing hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware. You will analyze test results, validate devices that communicate to and fly in space, and collaborate in multidisciplinary environments. The role requires proficiency in C++ or C languages, knowledge of computer architecture, networks, and Linux and bash shell scripting. You will solve complex technical problems to ensure SpaceX systems launch frequently, safely, and reliably.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
C++
C
Firmware
Microcontrollers
Linux
Bash Shell Scripting
Computer Architecture
Networks
Verification Methodologies
Software Engineering Fundamentals
NXP Microcontrollers
Avionics Systems