Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

SpaceX's Ground Segment team plays a crucial role in space-to-ground communications and tracking for Falcon, Dragon, and Starship vehicles. As a Software Engineer on this team, you'll be at the forefront of developing mission-critical systems that enable spacecraft communication and tracking worldwide.

The role involves designing, developing, and testing software for ground stations that communicate with SpaceX's vehicles during flights. You'll work directly with Mission Control Operators and Hardware engineers to ensure mission success and system reliability. The position offers unique opportunities to travel to launch sites and ground stations globally, giving you hands-on experience with the hardware your software controls.

The Ground Segment team is responsible for maintaining a network of ground stations across Earth, managing RF communication and optical tracking hardware at launch sites and on recovery vessels. They also interface with NASA mission control for Crew and Cargo missions, handling command, telemetry, voice, and video communications. As SpaceX advances towards its goal of making humanity multiplanetary, you'll be involved in developing communication systems for vehicles and astronauts on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The ideal candidate should be curious, collaborative, and adaptable to a dynamic environment. You'll need to demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through system-level thinking and cross-discipline collaboration. The role requires someone who can deliver high-impact technology at scale while maintaining the safety and success standards required for human spaceflight.

This position offers competitive compensation based on experience level, with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), stock options, and paid time off. Join SpaceX in their mission to revolutionize space technology and enable human life on Mars.