SpaceX is looking to solve the business and technical problem of building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, and designing next-gen communication and sensing software for national security efforts through its Starshield program.
Requirements
- 3+ years of development experience in C and Typescript, or full stack software development experience
- Developing software that has been used real-world applications and projects
- Knowledge of web services and networks
- Experience with AWS or building inside of cloud environments
- Experience with developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration
- Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks
- Experience with Service Workers and IndexedDB
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable software systems that task remote sensor payloads on hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit and process the collected information
- Apply creativity to build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field
- See your software through from start-to-finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond
Other
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- 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.
