Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

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, C++ (DRAGON)

As a software engineer on the Dragon team, you will develop, analyze and verify the mission critical software configurations that fly our Dragon Crewed and Cargo vehicles. You will partner cross-functionally to ensure software is configured to each mission's specifications and needs. You will be responsible for ensuring the vehicle behaves as expected, and troubleshoot flight software when necessary. You will have a direct impact on our ability to launch and fly vehicles frequently, safely and reliably.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, execute, and analyze the code and configuration for the software systems that fly our vehicles

• Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, automated data review, and automated configuration verification

• Analyze test results and bugs that require in-depth investigations

• Troubleshoot flight hardware/software systems with interdisciplinary engineering teams

• Plan and execute vehicle testing milestones

• Support mission operations as a flight software specialist

• Roll out new software changes to the vehicle fleet

• Occasional travel to launch sites and customer sites for testing and/or operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development in lieu of degree

• 1+ years of software development experience in C/C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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Department: Falcon and Dragon Avionics & Software Engineering