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Sr. Software Engineer (Starfall)

SpaceX· Falcon and Dragon Avionics & Software Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$165k - $230kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior software engineer responsible for designing and implementing software and firmware for SpaceX Starfall avionics, with involvement across development, testing, and operational support to enable frequent, safe, and reliable launches.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver high-quality software and firmware for common processors and micro-controllers
  • Support launch operations
  • Collaborate with peers and customers
  • Bring up and validate devices that communicate-to and fly-in space
  • Analyze test results and bugs which require in-depth investigations
  • Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems
  • Work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and challenges

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in writing software in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of experience in software development with C++ or C languages

Skills

Required:Software development (C++/C)
Nice to have:Microcontroller developmentComputer architecture and networksNXP microcontrollersLinux and bash scriptingVerification methodologiesCommunication & documentation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Discounts and other perks
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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