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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 of enabling human life on Mars. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PCB (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 10M+ 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 world. The primary role of the Maintenance Engineer is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect factory or business operations. As production develops and increases rate, the Maintenance Engineer's primary goal is to achieve maximum asset and system up-time by implementing and executing plans to minimize production losses, unpredictable asset behavior, and unusually high costs for system maintainability. In addition, the Maintenance Engineer acts as the accountable engineering resource in driving the design, build, and installation stages of new and modified assets as well as provides technical support to maintenance management, technicians, and production personnel to prevent and mitigate operational issues of critical equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with project engineering to ensure the reliability and sustainability of new and modified installations Guide efforts to ensure consistency and maintainability of critical equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems Own equipment improvement plans for more responsive and developed preventative maintenance strategies, equipment effectiveness, and minimization of production downtime Define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset maintenance plan that includes value-added preventive maintenance tasks, minimization of high-cost low-value repairs, effective utilization of predictive, and other non-destructive testing methodologies Prepare asset documentation package for review of system mechanical design, controls, and software Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and equipment-specific problems that adversely affect plant operations including capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues Work with production to perform analyses of assets including asset utilization rate, overall equipment effectiveness, remaining useful life, operational restrictions, and other parameters that define the operating condition, reliability, and costs of assets Provide technical support to production, maintenance management, and technical personnel Manage production requests for asset improvement, control functions, and data collection Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or manufacturing engineering 1+ years of experience in an engineering role in manufacturing, integration, reliability, technical program management, and/or operations PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced degrees in engineering with reliability analysis experience through research and/or internships 2+ years of experience in a maintenance engineering role and reliability in a high-volume manufacturing, testing, or operational environment Hands-on experience with equipment control systems, machinery, and industrial automation Developed understanding of mechanical, fluid, and electrical components Ability to read and understand equipment schematics and OEM manuals Experience in using probability and statistical tools and methods Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency Experience working with CMMS programs such as Maximo, SAP, Infor, etc. Certified reliability engineer (CRE) or maintenance & reliability professional (CMRP) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed 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. EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PCB MAINTENANCE (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 10M+ 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 world. The primary role of the Maintenance Engineer is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect factory or business operations. As production develops and increases rate, the Maintenance Engineer's primary goal is to achieve maximum asset and system up-time by implementing and executing plans to minimize production losses, unpredictable asset behavior, and unusually high costs for system maintainability. In addition, the Maintenance Engineer acts as the accountable engineering resource in driving the design, build, and installation stages of new and modified assets as well as provides technical support to maintenance management, technicians, and production personnel to prevent and mitigate operational issues of critical equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with project engineering to ensure the reliability and sustainability of new and modified installations Guide efforts to ensure consistency and maintainability of critical equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems Own equipment improvement plans for more responsive and developed preventative maintenance strategies, equipment effectiveness, and minimization of production downtime Define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset maintenance plan that includes value-added preventive maintenance tasks, minimization of high-cost low-value repairs, effective utilization of predictive, and other non-destructive testing methodologies Prepare asset documentation package for review of system mechanical design, controls, and software Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and equipment-specific problems that adversely affect plant operations including capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues Work with production to perform analyses of assets including asset utilization rate, overall equipment effectiveness, remaining useful life, operational restrictions, and other parameters that define the operating condition, reliability, and costs of assets Provide technical support to production, maintenance management, and technical personnel Manage production requests for asset improvement, control functions, and data collection Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or manufacturing engineering 1+ years of experience in an engineering role in manufacturing, integration, reliability, technical program management, and/or operations PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced degrees in engineering with reliability analysis experience through research and/or internships 2+ years of experience in a maintenance engineering role and reliability in a high-volume manufacturing, testing, or operational environment Hands-on experience with equipment control systems, machinery, and industrial automation Developed understanding of mechanical, fluid, and electrical components Ability to read and understand equipment schematics and OEM manuals Experience in using probability and statistical tools and methods Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency Experience working with CMMS programs such as Maximo, SAP, Infor, etc. Certified reliability engineer (CRE) or maintenance & reliability professional (CMRP) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed 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. FACTORY SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK) Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. Users can get online within minutes almost anywhere on the world. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of consumer kits. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for individuals, communities, and businesses. As a Factory Software Engineer, you will be solving challenges such as: Writing software that runs both on our servers and products during the manufacturing process Creating infrastructure and tools for rapid and reliable deployment of new software to the factory with minimal downtime Debugging software and hardware issues to improve factory output Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the Starlink factory engineering teams to manufacture devices in-house Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems that operate for long periods of time with minimal intervention Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations Bringup and maintain servers and networking for use in the factory Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable) Development experience in Python, Golang, C++, or Rust PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP etc.), electronics, radio frequency Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and testing Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed 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. FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE) Starlink Mobile is SpaceX's next-generation mobile network, connecting human beings all around the globe anywhere they can see the sky. We are in the early days of one of the most ambitious mega projects humanity has ever undertaken. Flight Software is where all the disciplines at SpaceX come together. As flight software engineers, we are fully responsible for our spacecraft from cradle to fiery grave: for turning an idea, then a collection of parts, into a living, breathing, spacecraft. We work closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, thermal, propulsion, and guidance and control engineers to design, build, and fly some of the most sophisticated spacecraft in the world at a scale no-one else approaches. We own the full stack from the bare metal microcontroller firmware that drives our custom silicon, to Linux kernels and drivers on our larger CPUs and FPGAs, to the realtime phased array control, network control, and vehicle control that flies our satellites. We are a small, tight-knit team with a relentless focus on speed, simplicity, reliability, and performance. To succeed in this role you must be a technically excellent first-principles problem solver, a passionately curious self-starter with a love for solving hard problems quickly, simply, and permanently in high-impact situations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop mission critical control software to fly thousands of spacecraft in one of the harshest environments known to man. Develop cutting edge RF software to drive some of the most advanced phased arrays in existence. Develop high performance network software to turn thousands of nodes hurtling around Earth at Mach 20 into the world's largest mobile network. Own your work end-to-end from prototyping and design through implementation, test, deployment, and support. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other engineering, math, or science discipline. Experience in C, C++, Rust, or other low-level systems programming language. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience writing bare-metal software for embedded devices. Experience writing Rust, C, or C++ in a production environment. Experience with network protocols, operating systems, and compilers. Experience owning software through design, development, testing, and deployment. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing needs and requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Extreme curiosity and a burning desire to push systems to the physics limit of simplicity and performance. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 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 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. FLIGHT SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK) As an infrastructure engineer on the Starlink flight software team, you will be responsible for the software that enables rapid iteration and deployment of both ground and satellite software. You will look for slowdowns in developer iteration, inefficiencies in the build system, and unnecessary interface complexity, and fix them. You will engage closely with other Starlink engineers to identify the biggest challenges they are facing and resolve them. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the software that you write, from conception to test to maintenance. Your relentless commitment to streamlining the flight software ecosystem will be critical to the team’s ability to rapidly deliver 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: Maintain flight code generation tooling for flight software and GNC engineers Maintain core flight software features that are shared across various satellite products Work closely with flight software developers to understand slow / error prone aspects of embedded software development and fix them Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and operational systems Engage ground software teams to understand where flight systems should be changed to simplify constellation operations 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: Knowledge of Bazel, C++, Python, Bash Experience identifying and improving performance bottlenecks, both in build systems and in embedded environments Experience designing aesthetic and easy-to-use user interfaces targeted at software engineers Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time embedded systems Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to communicate effectively across teams in a solution-oriented manner Ability to work independently or in a team 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. FLUIDS SYSTEMS ENGINEER, SOLAR CELL FACTORY (STARLINK) The Solar Cell team is revolutionizing power generation for space applications through advanced solar cell manufacturing. We're scaling production of high-efficiency solar cells to support sustainable energy solutions for Starlink constellations, launch vehicles, and beyond. As a Solar Cell Factory Fluids Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize fluid systems for the delivery of critical gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication. This role requires a detail-oriented engineer passionate about safe handling of hazardous materials in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring reliable supply to processes like vacuum deposition and etching while minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency in our cutting-edge solar cell factory. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, build, and activate fluids systems for the distribution of key gases (e.g. specialty and bulk gases), chemicals (e.g., hydrofluoric acid, solvents) and exhaust systems used in solar cell processes, including tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, gas panels, valves, scrubbers, and abatement systems Cradle-to-grave project ownership including requirement definition, design, justification of key decisions, equipment procurement, build coordination, commissioning and project management throughout Design modular systems capable of being manufactured at scale for future solar production facilities Apply fluids/mechanical engineering skills such as P&ID development, equipment sizing, detailed fluid and thermal analysis, system-level CONOP development, structural analysis, materials and component selection. Perform safety/hazard assessments (ex. FMEAs, HAZOPs) to ensure appropriate hazardous system design, including emergency shutdown CONOPs, redundancy, and general compliance with hazardous material safety standards Design, build, and deploy data acquisition and control systems for fluid facilities control and monitoring Collaborate with process engineers to integrate fluid systems with manufacturing equipment and optimize delivery rates, purity levels, and recovery/recycling of process fluids to support high-yield production Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of fluid systems, working closely with facilities operations, EHS, automation, and procurement teams to resolve issues and implement improvements Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, and SEMI standards for chemical and gas handling in semiconductor-like environments Track system performance metrics (e.g., flow rates, contamination levels, downtime) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing and sustainability efforts for fluid reuse BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced degree in engineering or related field 2+ years of experience in fluid systems design, particularly with gases or hazardous chemicals in manufacturing or semiconductor industries 2+ years of experience in photovoltaic, semiconductor, or thin-film deposition manufacturing Knowledge of safety protocols for handling pyrophoric materials (e.g., silane) and toxic gases/chemicals (e.g., phosphine, HF) Knowledge of ASME B31.3, SEMI S2/S8 standards and experience with cleanroom HVAC integration for fluid systems Familiarity with cleanroom fluid systems, gas cabinets, scrubbers, and wastewater neutralization for solar cell fabrication Familiarity with air separation units (ASUs) for gaseous nitrogen production. Certification in process safety (e.g., CSP, Six Sigma Green Belt) or hazardous materials handling Proficiency in fluid dynamics software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for system modeling and diagramming Experience with process safety management, including risk assessment and regulatory compliance Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams Ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate effectively Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a demanding work environment Creativity to imagine and design for reliability, efficiency, and maintainability from scratch ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel frequently for work, potentially for extended periods of time during machine buyoffs and startup Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones 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. APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER, APPLIED AI The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support. In this Applied AI role within the Application Software team, you will design, evaluate, deploy, and integrate modern AI systems—including large language models and agentic systems—that power products and infrastructure across SpaceX. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI capabilities from prototype to production while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams. We are looking for a strong software engineer with a proven track record of delivering AI products, including hands-on experience evaluating, deploying, and integrating AI solutions into real production systems. Aerospace experience is not required – rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives 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 software solutions used across SpaceX, including AI-powered applications that accelerate production, flight, and Starlink operations Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates by incorporating modern large language models, agentic systems, and other AI capabilities Own the full lifecycle of Applied AI systems: design, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration from prototype to production Deep dive into users’ problems to uncover high-leverage AI opportunities and deliver efficient, production-grade solutions Architect production systems for agentic workflows, tool-use, multi-agent orchestration, advanced retrieval, and long-context applications that prioritize reliability, safety, and responsible deployment Build and maintain rigorous evaluation frameworks (LLM-as-judge, automated benchmarks, online evaluation) and production observability/monitoring for AI quality, safety, latency, and cost Stay at the frontier of LLM techniques and rapidly incorporate emerging best practices into production systems across SpaceX programs 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: Hands-on experience evaluating, deploying, and integrating AI models into production systems Proven track record of delivering (or significantly contributing to) end-to-end AI products or production AI-powered features Proven track record of shipping real-world AI products from prototype through production deployment and iteration Deep hands-on experience with modern LLM techniques: agentic systems, tool-use / function calling, multi-agent orchestration, advanced retrieval architectures, fine-tuning, and structured outputs Experience building production evaluation systems (LLM-as-judge, automated eval harnesses, A/B testing, red-teaming) and AI observability/monitoring (tracing, quality metrics, safety, cost) Experience designing and implementing production architecture for AI-powered applications with strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and responsible deployment Previous experience in AI product design, development, integration, testing, and productionization Strong software engineering foundation with expertise in designing production systems (including AI-powered and system-to-system architectures) and a track record of writing clean, maintainable code Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern data streaming (Kafka or similar) Front-end experience (Angular, React, or similar) and database experience (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar) Demonstrated ability to stay current with rapidly evolving AI technologies and best practices Ability to work under pressure and deliver results across multiple parallel priorities in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered 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. APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support. Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives 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 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 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 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 with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered 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 .