Software Engineer (Starshield) - job 1 of 3
Skills
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for production software development
- Strong Linux software development experience
- Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/UDP)
- Experience with debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
- Familiarity with embedded systems and common processors (ARM, PowerPC, x86)
- Ability to design and work within secure, reliable distributed systems
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and operate software that controls and coordinates hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit
- Improve constellation performance, security, and availability through software design and optimization
- Own features end-to-end: requirements, prototyping, development, testing, on-orbit rollout, and operational support
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate sensors, inter-satellite links, and space-based compute capabilities
- Develop tools and automation for testing across virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop environments
- Build networking, command-and-control, simulation, and CI/CD systems to support frequent, reliable software deployment
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a scientific discipline OR
- Minimum 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of degree
Benefits
- Base salary (range varies by level) plus eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave and various employee discounts/perks
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