SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Application Software Engineer, Data position at SpaceX is a critical role within the application software team, which serves as the central nervous system of the company. This team is responsible for developing mission-critical applications that facilitate the acceleration of launch vehicle production and flight operations, as well as systems that support the growth of Starlink into a global, fast, and reliable Internet service. The role involves creating systems that can ingest and store concurrent streams of data from numerous always-on assets, which are essential for managing the world's largest satellite constellation, reusable rockets, and Dragon spacecraft. Engineers in this position will work on a variety of applications, including platforms that enable rapid build and reuse of the Starship, and designing next-generation manufacturing software for high-throughput factories dedicated to Starlink. Additionally, the role includes developing public-facing systems that allow customers to join the Starlink network worldwide. Collaboration is key, as the team will work closely with engineers across the company to update systems in response to crewed launches, Starship flights, and changes to the Starlink network. SpaceX values smart, motivated, and collaborative engineers who are passionate about solving problems and making a significant impact on the company's inspiring mission. The successful candidate will have full ownership of challenging problems and will work alongside a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and implement solutions that help SpaceX achieve its goals at a rapid pace. The success of SpaceX's missions heavily relies on the software produced by this team.