SpaceX
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)
About this role
Join SpaceX's Starlink flight software team to develop highly reliable autonomous software for satellite control systems and ground infrastructure. You'll own the complete lifecycle of mission-critical code that powers the world's largest satellite constellation, working across both space-based and ground systems.
What you'll do
- Develop autonomous software systems with comprehensive testing for resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness
- Design software for both space vehicles and supporting ground systems
- Build prototypes and analyze metrics to validate design concepts and technical constraints
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to translate mission requirements into reliable code
- Own software from development through testing to operational deployment
- Ensure continuous mission reliability and system performance
What they're looking for
- Software development and systems design
- Autonomous systems and real-time software
- Testing and quality assurance methodologies
- Problem-solving and technical analysis
- Collaboration and communication
- Full software lifecycle management
- Fault tolerance and reliability engineering
- Prototyping and performance optimization
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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
- Describe your experience developing software for mission-critical or safety-sensitive systems.
- How do you approach testing strategies to ensure fault tolerance and system reliability?