SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
Description For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a High Performance Computing Software Engineer for their Starshield program. This role focuses on developing critical software systems for satellite networks and space-based technologies. The position involves creating reliable software for controlling hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit, implementing networking solutions, and building next-generation space capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives to aerospace challenges, with strong C++ programming skills and system development experience. The role offers competitive compensation ($120,000-$170,000), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking space technology. The position requires U.S. person status due to ITAR regulations and the ability to obtain security clearance. This is a chance to directly contribute to SpaceX's mission of advancing space exploration and eventually enabling human life on Mars.
Responsibilities For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
- Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit
- Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability
- Develop software from prototyping through on-orbit rollout
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to design and build next generation satellite capabilities
- Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers
- Implement networking technologies across satellites, ground operations centers, and users
- Build automated ground-based software systems
- Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing
Requirements For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience
- Development experience in C, C++, or Python
- Experience in C++ for high performance systems
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
Benefits For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
- Company stock and stock options
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave per year
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