Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

Summary

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Dragon team to develop and verify mission-critical software for their Crewed and Cargo vehicles, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

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
• Support mission operations as a flight software specialist
• Roll out new software changes to the vehicle fleet
• Occasional travel to launch sites and customer sites for testing and/or operations

Skills

• 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++
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• 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
• Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, motor design, and physical mechanics
• Fluency in Linux, including: Bash shell scripting, Network troubleshooting
• Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems
• Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements
• Experience with software testing
• Knowledge of state machines

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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++
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, motor design, and physical mechanics
• Fluency in Linux, including: Bash shell scripting, Network troubleshooting
• Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems
• Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements
• Experience with software testing
• Knowledge of state machines

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year