Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 125,000 - 175,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Dragon avionics team develops, analyzes, and verifies mission-critical flight software configurations for Dragon Crewed and Cargo vehicles. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to tailor software to each mission, troubleshoot flight software, and roll out updates across the fleet, enabling frequent, safe and reliable launches from launch sites and customer locations.

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SpaceX
3 months ago

Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

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Job Summary

Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Dragon avionics team develops, analyzes, and verifies mission-critical flight software configurations for Dragon Crewed and Cargo vehicles. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to tailor software to each mission, troubleshoot flight software, and roll out updates across the fleet, enabling frequent, safe and reliable launches from launch sites and customer locations.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, execute, and analyze the code and configuration for the software systems that fly our vehicles
  • •Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, automated data review, and automated configuration verification
  • •Analyze test results and bugs that require in-depth investigations
  • •Troubleshoot flight hardware/software systems with interdisciplinary engineering teams
  • •Plan and execute vehicle testing milestones

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 175,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kDisabilityLife InsuranceParental LeavePaid LeaveHolidays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development in lieu of degree
  • •1+ years of software development experience in C/C++
Experience:1+ yearsAerospaceEmbedded systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:C++CLinuxBashEmbedded systemsState machines

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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