Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance (Starshield)

SpaceX
California
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 125,000 - 195,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communicate effectively","Work independently","Work collaboratively","Take initiative","Solve problems"]

Build mission-critical software for Starshield’s collision avoidance and orbital prediction systems that help keep low-Earth orbit safe. Work in the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) organization to develop and support payload management tools and the analysis pipelines proving system performance across large satellite constellations. Own the full software lifecycle—from core needs and prototyping through development, testing, rollout, and ongoing support—while collaborating across engineers to deliver reliable systems.

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SpaceX
6 days ago

Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance (Starshield)

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Job Summary

Build mission-critical software for Starshield’s collision avoidance and orbital prediction systems that help keep low-Earth orbit safe. Work in the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) organization to develop and support payload management tools and the analysis pipelines proving system performance across large satellite constellations. Own the full software lifecycle—from core needs and prototyping through development, testing, rollout, and ongoing support—while collaborating across engineers to deliver reliable systems.
Location: California
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit.
  • •Develop prototypes to validate key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • •Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize product development.
  • •Work end-to-end from core needs and prototyping through development, testing, and rollout.
  • •Support and help ensure systems continue to operate effectively after deployment through lifecycle ownership.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 195,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalLife InsurancePaid LeavePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science, or 3+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • •1+ year of professional experience in software development.
  • •Experience with Python, C++, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
  • •Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems.
  • •Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
Experience:1+ yearsDistributed systemsLarge-scale systemsSatellitesSpacecraftLow-earth orbit
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Communicate effectivelyWork independentlyWork collaborativelyTake initiativeSolve problems
Tech Stack:PythonC++DockerKubernetesPostgreSQLCockroachDBDistributed systemsVersion controlContinuous integrationMonitoring

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:Top SecretTop Secret SCIDOE Level Q

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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