Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARLINK)As an engineer on the Starlink flight software team, you will design, develop and test software that is used to control SpaceX flight and ground systems. You will be responsible for both components that fly on robotic vehicles in space, and the ground systems that orchestrate the world's largest satellite constellation. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to discover the needs of the mission and code highly reliable software that turns the mission into a reality. You will be responsible for the complete life cycle of the software you create, from development to testing to operation during a continuous mission.RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems, and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctnessDesign software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support themBuild prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraintsOwn all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operationsProvide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvementBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of experience in software developmentDevelopment experience in C/C++, Python, or other similar programming languagesPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Interested candidates who meet the basic qualifications should consider applying. The following preferred skills and experience are helpful for this role, but candidates with only some of them are able to be successful on our team. Learning on the job is critical success at SpaceX, and a core part of the excitement of working on a flight software team.Strong software design and development skillsExperience designing fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time systemsCross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory testsThorough knowledge of computer architecture and networksKnowledge of physics, math, and electronicsStrong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testingFamiliarity with Linux programmingAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirementsAbility to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented mannerADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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