Hiring: Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon) Company: SpaceX Location: Hawthorne, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:36:46 Target Skills & Keywords : Bash, C, C++, Cargo, Embedded Systems, Linux, Shell About the job Experience: •Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, motor design, and physical mechanics Required Skills: •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 Qualifications: •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. Learn more about the ITAR here. Compensation: •$125,000 - $150,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!