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SR. FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK OPERATIONS)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
The Starlink Operations team is responsible for enabling efficient production of Starlink satellites and ground stations. We are seeking a full-stack software engineer to develop tools to support Starlink’s supply chain, production, and design teams. You will own software applications throughout their entire life cycle. You will be responsible for understanding problem statements described by cross-discipline SpaceX teams and then identifying and developing solutions to address their needs. Your work will be instrumental in scaling the Starlink business so we can fulfill our goal of connecting the unconnected.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here. We are looking for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on our mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, develop, and continuously improve software solutions to support Starlink supply chain, production, and design teams.
- Develop business use cases and software requirements for improvements to our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
- Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
- Act as responsible engineer for various software platform systems
- Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
- Work directly with customers to deep dive into their problems and find efficient solutions
- Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement
- Balance management of technical debt for owned systems with strategic project execution
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 5+ years of experience building software; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
- Experience with an object oriented language (C#, Java, or other)
- Experience with relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or other)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with version control software (git, svn)
- Experience writing automated tests
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment both independently and with a team
- Experience developing a full-stack, production-quality application
- Experience with frontend web frameworks (Angular, React, or other)
- Experience designing intuitive interfaces for end users
- Experience working in a supply chain, operations, or manufacturing environment
- Experience working with containerization & orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience debugging & improving legacy code
- History of questioning requirements and implementing minimal, effective solutions
- Comfortable with command line interface and Linux operating systems
- Project management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes in a manufacturing environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer /Principal: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
