Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit

Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users

See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond

Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute

There are several roles within the Starshield software team with different focus areas. Applicants will interview for specific focus areas based on hiring needs and qualifications. Specific role responsibilities may include:

Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)

Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users

Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites

Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects

Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing

Invent new systems that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Software Engineer (Starshield)

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

SpaceX

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