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Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Flight Software
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Redmond, WA$125k - $200kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Embedded OS/Platform Software Engineer for SpaceX Starlink program, focusing on bringing up space-grade silicon, developing and maintaining Linux-based spacecraft and ground components, and enabling rapid development and testing of OS/platform features.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot.
  • Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components.
  • Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity.
  • Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process.
  • Support in-house System on Chip and peripheral through the life-cycle of the part.
  • Support OS/Platform specific test infrastructure.
  • Development and support device drivers for third party and in-house components.
  • Be the first software team to receive new satellite components.
  • Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on on-orbit operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).
  • Development experience in C, C++, python and/or rust.

Skills

Required:CC++Python
Nice to have:Rust

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 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 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time (Washington State)
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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