Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

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

About this role

A Software Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX contributes to Starshield, the government-focused adaptation of Starlink, supporting national security missions such as earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The role involves developing and maintaining secure, reliable software for satellite constellations and ground systems throughout development, testing, and operational support. Engineers collaborate across disciplines to enable on-orbit capabilities and system-level solutions.

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Required Skills

C++
Python
Linux
Networking Protocols
Embedded Development
Simulation
CI/CD
Debugging
Performance Optimization
Unit Testing

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
2+ Years Experience (in lieu of degree)
Top Secret/TS-SCI Clearance (Eligibility Required)
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

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.