Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance (Starshield)

SpaceX(21 hours ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$120,000 - $170,000Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) - Software Engineering

About this role

SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technology to government and national security missions. This Software Engineer role in the GNC organization develops distributed, mission-critical software for collision avoidance, payload management, and orbital prediction for large low-earth-orbit constellations. Engineers are responsible for the full software lifecycle, from prototyping and development to testing and support, to ensure fleet safety and mission success.

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Required Skills

Python
C++
Distributed Systems
Containerization
Docker
Kubernetes
Version Control
Continuous Integration
Profiling
PostgreSQL

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
3+ Years Experience (Alternate)
ITAR Eligibility
Security Clearance (Preferred)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.