SpaceX
New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX is hiring new graduate software engineers to develop and test flight control systems and simulations for the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket. You'll work across the full software stack—from firmware to applications—collaborating with hardware teams to deliver mission-critical autonomous systems that enable humanity's journey to Mars.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test software for Starship flight control and simulation systems
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software and validation simulations
- Own all aspects of software development including design, testing, and mission integration
- Collaborate with hardware engineering teams on launch and vehicle software
- Debug software across all stack layers: application, OS, networking, firmware, and simulation
- Solve previously unsolved problems on rapid development timelines
What they're looking for
- C++ or Rust (systems programming)
- Flight software development
- Autonomous systems design
- Software testing and integration
- Real-time systems
- Problem-solving and debugging
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Full software development lifecycle
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a complex software project you built from design through testing—what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
- How would you approach debugging a critical issue in flight control software when you have limited information?