Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Manufacturing)
Core
Lead a team of software engineers to design and deliver mission-critical application systems for SpaceX's launch vehicle production, Starship reuse, and Starlink satellite constellation management.
Role type
Senior IC/Lead Application Software Engineer (Manufacturing & Space Systems)
Builds
Mission-critical applications for launch vehicle production, Starship rapid build/reuse systems, and Starlink network management platforms.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Manufacturing / Satellite Constellation Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Object-oriented programming, software team leadership, system roadmap ownership, high-reliability software development, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Python/C#/Go/Java, Angular/React, PostgreSQL/SQL Server, single-page web application development, software system design, testing and infrastructure, application performance profiling, manufacturing systems domain knowledge, employee mentorship
Technologies
Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Responsibilities
Directly manage a team of software engineers, own system roadmap prioritization and delivery, provide technical leadership for continuous improvement, develop highly reliable software systems, collaborate with company-wide leaders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
