Design, develop, and test software to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems for the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in C++, Python, or Rust
- Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language
- Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems
- Experience designing fault tolerant software
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
- Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networking
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them
- Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission
- Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives
- Define and lead impactful projects that enable the mission of Starship
- Continuously improve software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software
Other
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software development; or 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
