SpaceX's Starshield leverages Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts by providing earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads for government use. The software team is tasked with building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, secure systems, and next-generation communication and sensing software to ensure secure access to space.
Requirements
- Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience
- Developed and deployed software that has been used real-world applications and projects
- Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
- Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)
- Experience developing in the Linux kernel
- Experience in C++ for high performance systems
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit
- Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users
- See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute
- Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)
- Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users
- Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites
Other
- Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
