Software Engineer, Satellite Operations (Starshield)

SpaceX(13 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$120,000 - $170,000Engineering

About this role

Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Starshield GNC Operations Software team developing software to support reliable, available, and autonomous operations of a government-focused satellite constellation. The role contributes to both ground and flight software and participates in constellation performance monitoring and on-orbit investigations to support national security missions.

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Required Skills

C
C++
Python
Flight Software
Satellite Telemetry
DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
HTTP Servers
PostgreSQL

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related)
Master's Degree
Ph.D.
Top Secret Clearance
Top Secret SCI
DOE Q Clearance

About SpaceX

spacex.com

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.