New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starship)

The role

You will design, develop, and test software used to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems. You will work across the stack including application, operating system, networking, firmware, and simulation.

What you will do

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and simulations.
• Own all aspects of software development including design, testing, and integration.
• Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
• Align to the part of the program you are most effectively able to contribute to.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in 2027.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depar

Nice to have

• Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language.
• Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems.
• Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software.
• Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes.
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner.
• Excelled in ultra-competitive environments such as engineering, math, or science competitions.
• Succeeded in multiple endeavors at once.
• Demonstrated rapid growth.

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is working on the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket to create a fully reusable transportation system.