Principal Full Stack Software Engineer (Starshield)

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

PRINCIPAL FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. 

The Starshield software team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here-- we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.  

Our team is involved in designing the vehicle systems at every phase of development. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our software engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and operational support.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Create highly reliable software systems that task remote sensor payloads on hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit and process the collected information 
• Creativity build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field 
• See your software through from start-to-finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other engineering discipline and 8+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 10+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• 6+ years of development experience in C# and Typescript, or full stack software development experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Developing software that has been used real-world applications and projects 
• Knowledge of web services and networks 
• Experience with AWS or building inside of cloud environments 
• Experience with developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration 
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks 
• Experience with Service Workers and IndexedDB 
• Experience with PostgreSQL or implementing highly performant databases
• Experience with image data processing and machine learning
• Experience with graphics-intensive web application development
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance (is desired but not required)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing 
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:   

Pay Range:    
Software Engineer /Principal: $200,000.00 - $270,000.00/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