SpaceX

3 months ago

Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Embedded software engineer role supporting the Starlink OS/Platform stack, working on Linux-based spacecraft and ground components. You’ll maintain OSS components, contribute to secure boot and runtime security, and collaborate across silicon, electrical, and software teams to bring hardware from prototype to on-orbit operations, while building test infrastructure and CI for space-grade silicon and peripherals.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot.
•Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components.
•Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity.
•Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process.
•Support in-house System on Chip and peripheral through the life-cycle of the part.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).

Experience:SpaceflightEmbedded systems

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAnalyticalDocumentation

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CC++PythonRustLinuxBuildrootU-bootLinux kernelARMEmbedded

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

3 months ago

Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 17 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot.
•Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components.
•Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity.
•Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process.
•Support in-house System on Chip and peripheral through the life-cycle of the part.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).

Experience:SpaceflightEmbedded systems

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAnalyticalDocumentation

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CC++PythonRustLinuxBuildrootU-bootLinux kernelARMEmbedded

Company Brief

SpaceX

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn