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New Graduate Engineer, Software

SpaceX is building the technologies to make humanity multiplanetary. The New Graduate Software Engineer will design, test, integrate, and deploy high-reliability flight and simulation software, working cross-functionally on tight timelines to deliver production-grade systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft.

Skills

  • Proficiency in systems programming languages such as C++ or Rust
  • Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing
  • Strong software design, debugging, and testing skills
  • Familiarity with simulation development and verification methodologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, and integrate flight and vehicle software across the full software lifecycle
  • Develop autonomous software systems and the simulations required for validation
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure system-level viability
  • Author and maintain unit/integration tests, CI pipelines, and verification artifacts
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time, embedded, or distributed environments
  • Participate in fast-paced development cycles, taking extreme ownership of deliverables

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • Graduating in fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026 (new graduate requirement)

Benefits

  • Base salary with potential long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) availability
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days sick leave per year
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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