Hiring: Software Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield) Company: SpaceX Location: Hawthorne, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:36:47 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, CockroachDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, PostgreSQL About the job Experience: •Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture, networks, debugging, and software testing •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively •Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) Required Skills: •Developing systems to provide secure command and control capability of our satellites •Designing systems for rapidly distributing and executing software updates across all components of the network •Iterating on critical high throughput networking systems across our ground network •Creating new monitoring and observability tools to allow operators to fly our satellites safely and securely •Designing development and testing tooling to accelerate teams across the Starshield organization •Owning datacenter software and hardware used in controlling the Starshield network Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree •Development experience in C++ and developing on a Linux platform •Must be willing 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. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance 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!