This role pays less than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,175–$199,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Software Engineer, Vehicle Operations (Starshield) joins the GNC Software Operations team to develop software ensuring highly reliable, available, and autonomous operations for the Starshield constellation. This role involves designing and implementing algorithms, flight software, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards while performing day-to-day performance monitoring and on-orbit investigations. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines to diagnose issues, determine recovery procedures, and implement long-term solutions for satellite systems. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics and have experience with C, C++, Python, or similar languages. Preferred skills include Linux environment experience, knowledge of computer architecture, networks, RESTful APIs, gRPC, version control, and continuous integration. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining satellite connectivity and autonomous fault detection for government-focused earth observation and communication payloads.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
C++
Python
C
Linux
TCP
UDP
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Machine Learning
Unit Testing
Hardware-in-the-loop
Computer Architecture
Networking Protocols
Data Processing
Simulation
C++
Python
C
Linux
TCP
UDP
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Machine Learning
Unit Testing
Computer Architecture
Networking Protocols
Hardware-in-the-loop
Data Processing