Principal Full Stack Software Engineer Starshield - Top Secret Clearance
Principal Full Stack Software Engineer Starshield - Top Secret Clearance
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Job Description
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.
PRINCIPAL FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
Starshield leverages SpaceXs 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 inspace mesh networks designing secure systems to guarantee access to space designing nextgen 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 were 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
- Apply creativity to build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field
- See your software through from starttofinish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping developing and testing; to production rollout and beyond
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8 years of professional experience in software development with a bachelors degree in computer science engineering math or other STEM discipline; 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
- Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Developing software that has been used realworld 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 graphicsintensive web application development
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 preemployment 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: $200000.00 $270000.00/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.
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 & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
