Software Engineer, Satellite Operations… at SpaceX · Hawthorne

Summary: SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Software Engineer for Satellite Operations will develop highly reliable software systems for the operation of Starshield's satellite constellation, collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure mission success. Responsibilities: - Own the complete lifecycle of the software and systems you create, including development, testing, deployment, and operational support - Develop highly reliable and available software systems for the tasking and monitoring of satellites in low-earth orbit - Design and implement performant and safe satellite flight software - Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with satellite control - Act as a a cross-disciplinary expert, collaborating with other engineers to diagnose on-orbit faults and come up with suitable permanent resolutions ensuring we meet mission objectives - Lead on-orbit satellite operations through all phases of flight and perform on-call rotations, satellite commanding, or data review to keep our vehicles, payloads, and networks continuously operating Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics or another engineering discipline - Development experience in C, C++, Python, or other similar programming languages - Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations - An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol test - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Preferred Qualifications: - Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) - Experience developing and deploying HTTP servers to build scalable dynamic web operations, tooling, and real-time monitoring applications - Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar) - Knowledge of computer architecture, networks, and inter-process communications (RESTful APIs, gRPC, etc.) - Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring - Experience with debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing - General familiarity with the disciplines necessary for spacecraft flight including: structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration - Master's degree or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, computer science, or physics - Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements - Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively - Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one Required Skills: C programming, C++ programming, Python programming, Containerization technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, HTTP server development, Relational databases, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, Computer architecture, Network protocols, Inter-process communications, RESTful APIs, gRPC, Version control, Software testing, Continuous integration, Build, deployment, Software monitoring, Debugging, Performance optimization, Unit testing, Spacecraft flight disciplines, Satellite operations, Security clearance Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, 5 days of sick leave per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to the Company policy