Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink)

SpaceX

1 month ago

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Redmond, WA

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

Embedded Software Engineer on the Starlink flight software team responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls SpaceX flight vehicles and the ground systems that orchestrate the satellite constellation. The role owns the full software lifecycle — from development and testing to release and operations — to ensure highly reliable autonomous systems for continuous missions.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or STEM

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.