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SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and operates the Starlink program, the world’s largest satellite constellation. The Starlink flight software team seeks embedded software engineers to design, develop, test, and operate highly reliable software for both spaceborne vehicles and supporting ground systems, working across software and hardware teams to deliver resilient, fault-tolerant systems.

Skills

  • Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python
  • Experience with embedded software development and Linux programming
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
  • Familiarity with real-time, distributed, or fault-tolerant system design
  • Test-driven mindset including unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop testing

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded flight and ground software for Starlink systems
  • Implement and own software lifecycle: design, testing (unit to hardware-in-the-loop), release, and flight operations
  • Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to validate designs and quantify constraints
  • Develop fault-tolerant, resilient autonomous systems with rigorous test suites
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define requirements and solve mission-critical problems
  • Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement in code quality and processes

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR equivalent professional experience (2+ years in software development)
  • Willingness to learn on the job and adapt to new domains (aerospace experience not required)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan and short/long-term disability
  • Life insurance, paid parental leave, and paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks)
  • Paid holidays (10+ per year) and sick leave (exempt: 5 days/year)
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock/options) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to Redmond office
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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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