SpaceX
Aerospace
Sr.SoftwareEngineer,FlightSoftware(Starship)
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“Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) at SpaceX. Skills: Flight software, C++, Python, Rust. Design, develop, and test software for flight systems. Control and simulate SpaceX flight systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve the mission; Meet mission objectives; Enable the mission of Starship
Industry & Context.
Solving problems
Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee, or Asylee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software OR 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree, 4+ years of experience C++, Python, or Rust
Nice to Have
Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language, Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems, Experience designing fault tolerant software, skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing, Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networking, Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics, Creative approach to first-principles problem solving, Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
What You'll Do.
and test software for flight systems
Control and simulate SpaceX flight systems
Implement and debug software at all layers
Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems
Own all aspects of software development
Develop and maintain launch and vehicle software
Implement and verify control of the pad
Define and lead impactful projects
Continuously improve software standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers; Work with counterpart engineering teams
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively
Process & Methodology
Define and lead impactful projects
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. SR. 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 Sr. 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 Define and lead impactful projects that enable the mission of Starship Continuously improve software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science d
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