SpaceX

2 months ago

Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Join SpaceX as an OS/Platform Software Engineer on the Starlink program building space-grade software from boot loaders to business logic. You’ll maintain OSS branches (Linux, Buildroot, u-boot), ensure secure boot and runtime security, manage spacecraft Ethernet connectivity, and develop/update software delivery for on-orbit systems, collaborating across Silicon, Electrical and Application software teams.

Location: Redmond

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Maintain and update in-house OSS software branches (Linux, Buildroot, u-boot); assist with secureboot and runtime security for Linux-based satellite components
•Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity
•Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update processes
•Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on-orbit operations
•Develop and support device drivers for third-party and in-house components

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 175,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kEquity

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience
•Development experience in C, C++, Python and/or Rust
•Experience with Linux-based systems and OSS such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot, including secure boot
•Knowledge of Linux networking stack and general networking concepts
•Experience with ARM embedded systems and strong debugging/CI/testing capabilities

Experience:2+ yearsEmbedded systemsLinuxARMCITesting

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAnalytical thinkingCollaboration

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CC++PythonRustLinuxBuildrootU-BootARMCILinux kernelNetworking

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

2 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: 18 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Redmond

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Maintain and update in-house OSS software branches (Linux, Buildroot, u-boot); assist with secureboot and runtime security for Linux-based satellite components
•Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity
•Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update processes
•Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on-orbit operations
•Develop and support device drivers for third-party and in-house components

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 175,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kEquity

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience
•Development experience in C, C++, Python and/or Rust
•Experience with Linux-based systems and OSS such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot, including secure boot
•Knowledge of Linux networking stack and general networking concepts
•Experience with ARM embedded systems and strong debugging/CI/testing capabilities

Experience:2+ yearsEmbedded systemsLinuxARMCITesting

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAnalytical thinkingCollaboration

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CC++PythonRustLinuxBuildrootU-BootARMCILinux kernelNetworking

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