Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer for its Flight Software team, focusing on the development and testing of software for the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure the reliability and functionality of software systems that control and simulate flight operations.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
- 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
- Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software
- Basic knowledge of electronics, controls
Responsibility
- 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
- Cross all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster
- Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices
