Software Engineer - Mechanical/Thermal Tooling, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX(7 days ago)

Redmond, WAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$122,500 - $170,000Engineering

About this role

Software Engineer on the Starlink team focused on developing thermal and degradation analysis tools to support satellite design and safety. The role combines software engineering and thermal engineering to build analysis capability and automate workflows for the thermal team.

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Required Skills

Python
Thermal Modeling
Automation
MATLAB
C++
Git
ANSYS Workbench
STAR-CCM+
Documentation
Testing

Qualifications

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee)

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.