SpaceX Hiring New Graduate Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we do not. Today, the company is actively developing technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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 largest satellite constellation and provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, including thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it all together. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

As arguably SpaceX's most complex software engineering challenge, Starlink offers a variety of software engineering focus areas. As a Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will solve challenges underpinning every aspect of the program's growth. Potential teams and areas of impact include, but are not limited to:

• Next generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, planes, and users.
• Firmware, embedded, and controls software running on custom hardware that flies the world's largest fleet of spacecraft.
• Infrastructure and tools to enable rapid development and reliable deployment of our code to dynamic production environments.
• Measurement system software and hardware, supporting our in-house RF Silicon designs.
• Physics-based software engineering to design and simulate the orbital life cycle of the Starlink constellation.
• Develop software running on custom hardware deployed to millions of devices worldwide.
• Create infrastructure and tools for rapid and reliable deployment of our code to customers no matter where they are.
• Write software for Starlink's custom phased array and modem silicon.

Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software.
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to plan and organize product development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM discipline.
• Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C#, or another object-oriented language (internship experience is applicable).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong professional or project experience writing software in a production environment.
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software used in real-world applications or projects.
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and strong engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and distributed systems.
• Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

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 is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].