Careers at SpaceX

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DATA (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for the world’s best engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. As a software engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges that improve our ability to fully utilize the hardware we have deployed. Our goal is to provide customers with the best possible satellite internet experience, often providing under-served communities with affordable, life-changing broadband internet access. Aerospace experience is not required for success here - rather, we look for smart, motivated, and collaborative software engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a truly inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop a highly reliable and scalable enterprise data platform empowering users to ingest, process, store, and query at petabyte-scale Create new functionality and end-to-end data pipelines that improve how the business at SpaceX operates Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Own all aspects of software engineering and product development Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Scala, Java, C#, Python, Go or similar languages Frontend experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks Experience optimizing in-stream, big data processing and analytics frameworks like Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Metabase, PowerBI or similar Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00 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 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DATA - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for the world’s best engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. As a software engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges that improve our ability to fully utilize the hardware we have deployed. Our goal is to provide customers with the best possible satellite internet experience, often providing under-served communities with affordable, life-changing broadband internet access. Aerospace experience is not required for success here - rather, we look for smart, motivated, and collaborative software engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a truly inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX Create new applications that improve how the business at SpaceX operates Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Own all aspects of software engineering and product development Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science Active Top-Secret or Top-Secret SCI PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go or similar languages Experience working with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL or similar Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI or similar Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Active Top Secret or TS/SCI. 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 Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00 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 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DESIGN ENGINEERING (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. The UXSW team at SpaceX is responsible for the digital experience for millions of Starlink customers. We build the digital interfaces across mobile app and web to help users set up their Starlink, monitor outages, manage their service, and contact support. We also build the tooling for Starlink support associates and an LLM-powered chatbot to solve customers’ issues before they reach out. We don’t have project managers; engineers on the team are directly responsible for delivering the best internet experience from space for humans everywhere on Earth. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications Develop highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale Deliver expert level TypeScript React code for modern browsers Full stack application development (our system is a .NET micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes) Focus on continuous monitoring and alerting to foster data-driven business decisions and improve the quality and observability of our systems. Work closely with internal partners to drive successful outcomes for the business Collaborate with other engineering teams across Starlink to advance our engineering process in architecture, design, and code reviews Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience building full-stack software; OR 3+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts Expertise in profiling and improving application performance Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm) Strong attention to detail Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tool A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and willingness to own all outcomes ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DESIGN SOFTWARE (STARSHIP) Starship is SpaceX’s next generation launch platform that will take humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is designed to be cost-effective, mass manufacturable, and rapidly reusable. As a Software Engineer on the Design Software team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software used by our engineers to aid in the creation, analysis, and distribution of design data. This includes mesh processing, 3D graphics rendering, flight simulations, and wearables (iPad/iPhone/etc.) applications. This is a high-autonomy role that will require building close relationships with engineering and technical staff to understand issues, and coming up with software solutions interfacing with external APIs or hardware. We are looking for people who like to own a problem from start to finish in a high-responsibility and low-micromanagement environment! RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Own all aspects of software engineering and product development Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews Integrate electronics design software to manufacturing equipment BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree 1+ years of experience in full stack development PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts Expertise in designing software systems Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring Expertise in profiling and improving application performance Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm) Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies Graph experience with Neo4j or similar technologies 3D Graphics experience with three.js, OpenGL, Vulkan, Unreal Engine, or other similar frameworks Experience integrating third-party CAD Software (NX, Altium, Xpedition, etc.) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours/weekends as needed dependent on launch cadence COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Software Engineering/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Software Engineering/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DESIGN SOFTWARE (STARSHIP) Starship is SpaceX’s next generation launch platform that will take humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is designed to be cost-effective, mass manufacturable, and rapidly reusable. As a Software Engineer on the Design Software team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software used by our engineers to aid in the creation, analysis, and distribution of design data. This includes mesh processing, 3D graphics rendering, flight simulations, and wearables (iPad/iPhone/etc.) applications. This is a high-autonomy role that will require building close relationships with engineering and technical staff to understand issues, and coming up with software solutions interfacing with external APIs or hardware. We are looking for people who like to own a problem from start to finish in a high-responsibility and low-micromanagement environment! RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Own all aspects of software engineering and product development Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews Integrate electronics design software to manufacturing equipment BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree 1+ years of experience in full stack development PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts Expertise in designing software systems Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring Expertise in profiling and improving application performance Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm) Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies Graph experience with Neo4j or similar technologies 3D Graphics experience with three.js, OpenGL, Vulkan, Unreal Engine, or other similar frameworks Experience integrating third-party CAD Software (NX, Altium, Xpedition, etc.) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours/weekends as needed dependent on launch cadence 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVELOPMENT TEST AUTOMATION (STARLINK) As a software engineer on the development test automation team you will design, build, and automate test systems to support the development and production of satellite payloads, propulsion systems, mechanisms, and more. Your focus will be on developing software solutions that combine satellite hardware, vacuum systems, high-power test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition, and production systems to enable test capabilities. These test systems enable subscale testing of components, support iteration on designs for future vehicles, qualify new hardware before flight, and verify production flight hardware. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – engineers on this team are curious, collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for development and qualification testing Write automation software to interact with hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system Develop custom automation solutions to engineering challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware Design user interfaces that make complex machines and processes easy to use and troubleshoot BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree Development experience in Python and/or C, C++ PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment Experience with configuration management and version control software Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition system design, or electronics test engineering Experience writing software that interacts with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, source measure units Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, with a thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks Experience with configuration management and version control software Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications Extensive knowledge of a range of digital and analog interfaces including USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion Experience working with spacecraft, automotive, or other industrial hardware, such as high-powered electrical systems and ground-support equipment Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term 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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVOPS (STARLINK) Do you want to build the next era of the Internet? Do you want to develop the infrastructure necessary to bring high speed broadband to every corner of the world? Join the team responsible for enabling the rapid development velocity that is critical to the success of Starlink. As a software engineer specializing in developer operations, you will engage with other Starlink engineers to learn about their systems, workflows, and challenges. You will take this knowledge and your passion for building great software to develop systems that allow our teams to innovate rapidly and reliably. You will be responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software you create, including development, testing, and support. Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business. You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on an inspiring mission. RESPONSIBILITIES: Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systems Provide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms Monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of combined software development experience (professional and/or internship); or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree Development experience in Python, Go, or C++ PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experience Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and continuous monitoring Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systems Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies GitOps, ArgoCD, or other relevant experience Fluency in Python Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing Experience managing large scale systems Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 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 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, EMBEDDED SOFTWARE (STARLINK) As an embedded engineer on the Starlink flight software team , you will design, develop and test software that is used to control SpaceX flight and ground systems. You will be responsible for both components that fly on robotic vehicles in space, and the ground systems that orchestrate the world’s largest satellite constellation. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to discover the needs of the mission and code highly reliable software that turns the mission into a reality. You will be responsible for the complete life cycle of the software you create, from development to testing to operation during a continuous mission. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – rather, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on an ambitious and inspiring mission. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems, and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness Design software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support them Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development Development experience in C/C++, Python, or other similar programming languages PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Interested candidates who meet the basic qualifications should consider applying. The following preferred skills and experience are helpful for this role, but candidates with only some of them are able to be successful on our team. Learning on the job is critical success at SpaceX, and a core part of the excitement of working on a flight software team. Strong software design and development skills Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing Familiarity with Linux programming Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00 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 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, EMBEDDED SOFTWARE (STARSHIELD) The Starshield mission is to support national security through a focus on timely and reliable information delivery. Our partners in the intelligence community and defense services need best-in-class technology, developed and fielded quickly and iteratively. Our goals are focused on delivering meaningful new capabilities through both new hardware development and continual software innovation. The Starshield Software team is building software that controls satellites, operates sensors, and creates secure end-to-end communications links on embedded hardware systems. Our engineers are hands-on developing embedded systems and testing new hardware, as well as partnering directly with end customers to understand their unique needs. Software engineers are engaged in every step of the design process for new technologies. We directly maintain our software systems in production whether as part of our distributed ground network or the software flying aboard our satellites. We are looking for engineers who want to write their own code, test their own systems, and have extreme influence over the end outcomes. Aerospace or satellite experience is not required to be successful here – we want engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas in software. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission helping our national security. We are looking for versatile, motivated and collaborative engineers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Create highly reliable software systems that control thousands of satellites in low earth orbit See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute Work directly with end customers to deliver quality products and data to meet their needs There are several roles within the Starshield software team with different focus areas. Applicants will interview for specific focus areas based on hiring needs and qualifications. Specific role responsibilities may include: Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.) Develop novel embedded cryptography applications for satellites and ground equipment Develop highly performant networks to connect sensor data to end users Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree Development experience in C, C++, or Rust PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture, networks, debugging, and software testing Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar) Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, ENGINEERING SIMULATION AND AUTOMATION (VEHICLE ENGINEERING) Be a member of the AI for Vehicle Engineering team, focusing on developing automated simulation tools and pipelines to accelerate engineering for our launch vehicles and spacecraft and generate high-quality training datasets for surrogate models at scale. Our team builds AI systems that accelerate engineering analysis, simulation, development, testing, avionics design, flight data review, logistics, and mission operations. Your work will directly support the world’s largest communication and AI satellite constellations, accelerate rapid reuse of the Falcon launch vehicle, and contribute to the development of the world’s largest rocket capable of sending humans to Mars. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable simulation automation pipelines that create the large, diverse, and well-curated datasets required to train production-grade AI surrogate models. You will also work closely with domain experts to unblock engineering and analysis bottlenecks at SpaceX via simulation automation. You will leverage commercial, in-house, and open source simulation tools across FEA, CFD, thermal, and structural domains, writing custom scripts against their APIs to automate geometry parameterization, meshing, solving, post-processing, and data extraction at scale. You will also create general automation tools to accelerate day-to-day engineering workflows. You will work closely with ML surrogate modeling engineers, domain experts, and hardware engineers to ensure generated data and tools optimally support AI surrogates and broader engineering productivity. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and maintain automated simulation pipelines that generate training datasets for AI surrogate models at scale Partner with domain engineers to identify bottlenecks and build custom tools that improve productivity and reduce manual effort Create and optimize scripts using APIs such as ANSA Python API, Star-CCM+ Java/Python macros, OpenTD, Abaqus, or equivalent tools Build parametric workflows for geometry variation, automated meshing, batch simulation execution, and result extraction Orchestrate large-scale simulation campaigns on HPC clusters using job schedulers and workflow managers Collaborate closely with ML engineers to understand dataset requirements and iteratively improve data quality and diversity Implement data management, cleaning, metadata tagging, and versioned storage of simulation results Develop general automation tools and scripts to accelerate engineering workflows across simulation, analysis, design, and testing tasks Deep dive into engineering physics domains to ensure simulation setups are accurate, robust, and efficient for surrogate training Integrate simulation tools with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems for reproducible datasets Stay current with advances in simulation automation, meshing technology, and best practices for ML-ready datasets BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, math, physics, or a related technical discipline; OR 4+ years of professional experience building software or simulation pipelines in lieu of a degree 1+ years of software development experience 1+ years of hands-on experience with at least one simulation domain (CFD, FEA, thermal, structural analysis, etc.) PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience with ANSA, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, Abaqus, OpenTD, OpenFOAM, CalculiX or similar commercial/in-house/open source simulation tools Strong proficiency scripting simulation APIs (especially ANSA Python API or Star-CCM+ automation) Demonstrated success building automated workflows that run thousands of simulations for dataset generation Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and sampling techniques such as Latin Hypercube (LHS) Experience working in HPC environments with job schedulers such as Slurm or equivalent Familiarity with surrogate modeling concepts and the data requirements of neural operators, FNOs, physics-informed ML, or similar models Familiarity with deep learning and preparing data for ML workflows Proficiency with Python for scientific computing and automation Experience developing on Linux systems Strong understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring Good understanding of statistics, numerical methods, and core engineering simulation techniques ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: AI Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year AI Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .