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Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX· Special Programs
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Hawthorne, CA$165k - $230kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Lead a software engineering team in Special Programs to design, develop, test, and deliver full stack web applications supporting flight systems, with ownership of architecture, delivery, and collaboration across SpaceX groups. Role emphasizes high-performance, scalable software and a modern UI/UX for ground and space systems.

Responsibilities

  • Own the outcomes and delivery of a software engineering team contributing to full stack software solutions used for analysis, prototypes, ground software and operator user interfaces in support of flight systems
  • Manage technical results, performance evaluations and professional growth for all your reports
  • Develop and maintain a roadmap with clear, achievable short-term and long-term goals
  • Work closely with customer and SpaceX teams to ensure that operational use cases & task analyses are clearly & efficiently implemented in an intuitive and modern UI/UX
  • Foster a culture of excellence, emphasizing high-quality work, peer support, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Identify and eliminate roadblocks, empower team ownership, and motivate individuals to succeed
  • Lead architecture discussions, design decisions, and code reviews
  • Ensure adherence to software development processes and industry best practices
  • Oversee all phases of software development, from design and implementation to testing, mission integration, and operations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, or electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in full stack software development
  • Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript libraries including either React or Lit
  • Professional experience developing applications using programming languages such as Python, Rust or C++
  • 1+ years of experience with database systems such as Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle
  • 1+ years of professional leadership experience
  • Active Top-Secret, Top-Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

Skills

Required:Full stack software developmentJavaScript/TypeScript with React or LitPython, Rust, or C++Database systems (Postgres/MySQL/Oracle)Leadership experience

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid sick leave policy
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • stock options or long-term incentives
  • discretionary bonuses and potential stock discounts
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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