SpaceX
Aerospace
SoftwareEngineer,FlightSoftware(Starship)
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“Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) at SpaceX. Skills: Flight Software, Autonomous Systems, Systems Programming. Develop autonomous software systems. Develop simulations”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve the mission; implement and verify control
Industry & Context.
problem solving
Willing to work long hours and weekends, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee
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
Nice to Have
C++, Rust, systems programming language, real-time embedded systems, distributed computing systems, electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, physical mechanics
What You'll Do.
Develop autonomous software systems
Maintain software standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers; Work with counterpart engineering teams
Communication Scope
written communication; verbal communication
Full Job Description
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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARSHIP) SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket (collectively referred to as Starship) represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit. As a Software Engineer on the Starship Software team, you will design, develop, and test software that is used to both control and simulate SpaceX flight systems. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to implement and debug software at all layers of our stack – application, operating system, networking, firmware, simulation – to achieve the mission. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+
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