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Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink)

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Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink) in USA

  • Redmond, WA

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit.
  • Own software design, development, testing, rollout, and interactions with surrounding hardware and environments.
  • Design software for spacecraft and the ground systems that support them.
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Collaborate with engineers to plan and organize product development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another science discipline plus at least 1 year of professional software development experience, or 3+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Internship experience may be applicable toward the experience requirement.
  • Experience with Python or C++ and Linux programming is preferred.
  • Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems is preferred.
  • Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies is preferred.
  • Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring is preferred.
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB is preferred.
  • Previous satellite or spacecraft systems experience is a plus.
  • Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
  • Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Washington employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
  • Various discounts and perks.
  • Company shuttles provide weekday roundtrip transportation from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.

Salary: $125k - $200k/yr

SpaceX

SpaceX builds advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of making human life multiplanetary, particularly focusing on establishing a sustainable presence on Mars. Its innovative technologies and ambitious missions cater to space enthusiasts, researchers, and industries looking to push the boun...

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