Software Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

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This role $138k

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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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer (Starship)

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Join the Starship Supply Chain team as a Software Engineer, working within the Data and Operations Engineering group to build data pipelines, automate processes, and develop tools that enhance supply chain efficiency for thousands of annual launches. You will own projects from conception to deployment, collaborating with central software teams on shared goals and developing web applications for non-technical stakeholders. Essential skills include proficiency in SQL, experience with data orchestration tools like Airflow or dbt, and expertise in Python libraries such as Pandas and PyTorch. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and strong collaboration abilities to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

SQL Python Pandas NumPy Airflow dbt Git Power BI Grafana Metabase Tableau CI/CD PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Own projects from problem identification to monitoring and iteration.
Design and implement data pipelines, ETL processes, and automation tools.
Query, clean, and transform data to inform supply chain decision-making at all levels.
Develop key process indicators and operational metrics for continuous improvement.
Collaborate on software ecosystem vision with central teams and contribute to roadmaps.

What we're looking for

1+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related field
Strong proficiency with SQL and relational database design
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
Familiarity with data orchestration tools like Airflow or Prefect
Proficient in data analysis libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
Ability to develop web applications for non-technical stakeholders
Strong understanding of version control, testing, and monitoring practices

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