Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)
Core
Design, develop, and test software to control and simulate SpaceX flight systems for the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (flight software)
Builds
Autonomous software systems and simulations for launch and vehicle control
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, Python, Rust, systems programming, debugging, performance optimization, unit testing
Preferred skills
real-time embedded systems, distributed computing, fault-tolerant software design, computer architecture, networking
Technologies
C++, Python, Rust (via careerplan.io/jobs/8562412002-sr-software-engineer-flight-software-starship-at-spacex)
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and simulations; Own full software development lifecycle from design to integration; Collaborate on launch and vehicle software across all domains; Lead impactful projects to enable Starship mission; Improve software standards and engineering best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
