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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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As a Sr. Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon), you will join the Dragon team to develop, analyze, and verify mission-critical software configurations for Crewed and Cargo vehicles. Your daily responsibilities include developing and executing code for vehicle software systems, inventing tools for automated data review and configuration verification, and troubleshooting flight hardware and software with interdisciplinary teams. You will plan vehicle testing milestones, support mission operations as a flight software specialist, and roll out software changes to the fleet. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ and Linux, including Bash shell scripting and network troubleshooting. You should possess experience with real-time embedded systems, state machines, and software testing. This position addresses the technical challenge of ensuring vehicles behave reliably during frequent launches and flight operations.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
C++
C
Linux
Bash
Embedded Systems
Network Troubleshooting
State Machines
Software Testing
System Diagrams
Software Requirements
Electronics
Controls
Motor Design
Physical Mechanics