SpaceX is looking to develop technologies to enable human life on Mars, and the Starshield team is focused on supporting national security efforts by leveraging Starlink technology and launch capability.
Requirements
- Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience
- Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
- Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)
- Experience developing in the Linux kernel
- Experience in C++ for high performance systems
- Experience with image data processing and machine learning
- Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- 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
