Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

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.

Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of all SpaceX flight systems. You will have full ownership of new features in a scalable, high-performance web application, in addition to contributing to the core simulation and emulation infrastructure and collaborating on the building of models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. This is a high-impact role where you will work across the engineering groups to build a high-throughput distributed system to develop and demonstrate cutting-edge software and hardware. SpaceX is looking for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices.

Our simulation software is critical to future mission success, and we have no shortage of interesting challenges that require innovative, cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Develop full-stack solutions to manage analysis, prototypes, and vehicles leveraging simulation software, emulators, and flight software
• Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Develop high-fidelity simulation and emulation software for all vehicles while maintaining the highest standards of excellence, never settling for the status quo
• Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
• Work with users to develop new features and improve user experience

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

100,000 lines) software project

Additional Requirements :

Compensation and Benefits :

Pay range : Software Engineer / Level I : $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 / per year Software Engineer / Level II : $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 / 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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to the Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.