SpaceX
Aerospace
SoftwareEngineer(Starshield)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Software Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX. Skills: highly reliable software systems, in-space mesh networks, secure systems, next-gen communication and sensing software, satellite constellation performance, satellite capabilities, inter-satellite lasers, space-based cloud compute, Linux-based C++ software, automated ground-based software systems, smart data processing, models and simulations, flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis. Create highly reliable software syste”
What You'll Achieve.
highly reliable in-space mesh networks; secure systems to guarantee access to space; next-gen communication and sensing software; improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability; build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous
Industry & Context.
solving problems; creative
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance, Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, ITAR REQUIREMENTS
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree, Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience, Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance, Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
Nice to Have
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here, Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc), Experience developing in the Linux kernel, Experience in C++ for high performance systems, Experience with image data processing and machine learning, background in math and physics
What You'll Do.
Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit
Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance
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
and to on-orbit rollout and beyond
Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm
and build the next generation of satellite capabilities
from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute
Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers
Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites
ground operations centers
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
and operational support of software
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities; Ability to work independently and in a team
Communication Scope
communicate effectively
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 (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield software team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers. Our team is involved in designing the vehicle systems at every phase of development. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our software engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and operational support. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 cap
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