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Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Software Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $145kPosted 5mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer on the Starship Software team responsible for designing, developing, and testing software used to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems across multiple layers, with a focus on autonomous systems and simulations for Starship and associated vehicles.

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:C++
Nice to have:RustReal-time embedded systemsSoftware design and architectureElectronics/controls/mechanical knowledgeCommunication

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability insurance, life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays)
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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