SpaceX

About SpaceX

Revolutionizing space travel for humanity's future

🏢 Tech, Space👥 5K-10K📅 Founded 2002📍 Hawthorne, California, United States

Key Highlights

  • Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk
  • Headquartered in Hawthorne, California
  • Developed Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets
  • Raised over $7 billion with a valuation of $137 billion

SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, is a leading aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company has developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft, which delivers cargo to the International Space Statio...

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Employees at SpaceX enjoy competitive salaries, stock options, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. The company also supports pro...

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SpaceX fosters a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, encouraging employees to tackle ambitious projects and push the boundaries of space...

SpaceX

Software Engineering Mid-Level

SpaceXHawthorne - On-Site

Posted 1w ago🏛️ On-SiteMid-LevelSoftware Engineering📍 Hawthorne💰 $120,000 - $145,000 / yearly
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Overview

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer with Top Secret Clearance to design and develop software for flight systems. You'll work with C++ in a high-impact role based in Hawthorne, CA.

Job Description

Who you are

You are a motivated software engineer with experience in C++ development, eager to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment. You understand software best practices and are committed to producing highly reliable software that supports critical flight systems. You thrive in collaborative settings, working across engineering groups to build high-assurance systems that accelerate the development of innovative solutions.

You have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and enjoy contributing to all aspects of product development. Your ability to develop prototypes and modules for real-time data streaming will be essential in proving key design concepts and quantifying technical constraints. You are adaptable and ready to take ownership of new features in a scalable, high-performance application.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer at SpaceX, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of all flight systems. You will contribute to the development of highly reliable software across the application suite, ensuring that it meets the rigorous demands of aerospace applications. Your role will involve developing prototypes to validate design concepts and creating modules for real-time data streaming of flight systems data.

You will collaborate closely with other engineering teams to ensure that the software you develop integrates seamlessly with hardware and other systems. Your contributions will be critical to the success of future missions, as you work on innovative, cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of technology. You will also be involved in testing and refining software to ensure it meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making space exploration a reality. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the future of space travel.

Join us at SpaceX, where you can be part of a team that is shaping the future of humanity in space. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your passion and motivation are what matter most.

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