Software Engineer Displays Software Starship
Software Engineer Displays Software Starship
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER DISPLAYS SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)
The Starship program is increasing its flight cadence and will soon begin operating more than one vehicle onorbit at a time. As a member of the Displays team youll work towards building the user interfaces and backend to enable this required scaling and concept of fleet operations. Your products are the interfaces that enable vehicle operators to control the pad and vehicle allow engineering teams to monitor their system performance and provide astronauts with insight into the vehicle health and mission trajectory. In this role youll curate smooth user experiences with thoughtful designs while limiting software complexity. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to return humans to the moon and enable human exploration in the final frontier.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create aesthetically and functionally flawless user interfaces that reduce the cognitive load of operators while maintaining high guardrails for safety.
- Aggressively work towards enabling a future that empowers Operations to manage a Fleet instead of single vehicles at a time.
- Create and apply techniques tools and infrastructure that decrease software complexity and missionovermission maintenance.
- Maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices.
- Understand and implement technologies across the full web stack.
- Troubleshoot and develop longterm solution for technical problems to support customers across all SpaceX sites where Ops Displays are used.
- Regularly sit with Operators to obtain firsthand feedback of how the teams products are used and what improvements can be made.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in computer science software engineering computer engineering electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
- 1 years experience of software development (internship and school projects experience qualify).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Expert knowledge of JavaScript HTML and CSS.
- Experience with vector and motion graphics including SVG HTML5 Canvas WebGL and CSS.
- Experience with development for mobile platforms.
- Strong focus and interest in designing architecting and implementing excellent bugfree software.
- Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work well in an integrated engineering environment including frequent interactions with engineers and managers of other engineering disciplines.
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
- Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for vehicle software outcomes.
- Contributions to opensource software projects.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed.
- Located in Hawthorne with frequent travel to Starbase.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $120000.00 $145000.00/per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $140000.00 $170000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10 differential up to an additional $15000 annually once officially briefed into a classified program.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full-Time
