SpaceX
SoftwareEngineer,FlightSoftware(Starship)
“Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) at SpaceX. Skills: Flight Software, C++, Rust. Design, develop, and test software. control and simulate SpaceX flight systems”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve the mission; meet mission objectives; accountability for software outcomes
Industry & Context.
solving problems; critical thinking; first-principles problem-solving skills
Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed, ITAR REQUIREMENTS
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering, 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
Nice to Have
C++, Rust, systems programming language, real-time embedded systems, distributed computing systems, electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, physical mechanics, critical thinking, first-principles problem-solving skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment, assuming high levels of responsibility, demonstrating accountability for software outcomes
What You'll Do.
control and simulate SpaceX flight systems
implement and debug software
Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems
simulations required to validate them
Own all aspects of software development
develop and maintain launch and vehicle software
implement and verify control
Follow and maintain high software standards
software engineering best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers; Work with counterpart engineering teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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