Application Software Engineer, Flight Software

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SpaceX
Full time
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USA
10/19/2026
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Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceX.
Create applications that improve SpaceX operations.
Build prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
Own software engineering and product development activities.
Investigate user problems and create efficient solutions.
Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a scientific discipline, or 2+ years of professional software-building experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of experience in full-stack development.
Preferred programming experience with Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or a similar object-oriented language.
Preferred experience building single-page web applications, designing software systems, testing, continuous integration, build and deployment, monitoring, and application performance optimization.
Preferred experience with build systems, package management, UNIX-like operating systems, infrastructure-management tools, in-stream data processing, Docker, Kubernetes, front-end JavaScript frameworks, and databases.
Aerospace experience is not required.
Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Benefits

Onsite work is required; remote and hybrid work are not considered.
The role may require extended hours or weekends depending on launch cadence.
Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave under company policy.

Salary: $125k - $195k/yr

SpaceX

SpaceX builds advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of making human life multiplanetary, particularly focusing on establishing a sustainable presence on Mars. Its innovative technologies and ambitious missions cater to space enthusiasts, researchers, and industries looking to push the boun...

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