Full Time

Application Software Engineer, Flight Software

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
$145,000 - $210,000* / year (about $70–$101 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Application Software Engineer, Flight Software usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications for flight systems, often embedded within hardware. This work includes writing code, debugging, and ensuring software meets stringent safety and performance requirements. Engineers in this role may specialize in areas like control systems, navigation, or communication. They frequently collaborate with hardware engineers and other software specialists throughout the development lifecycle.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, along with experience using operating systems like VxWorks or Linux, and familiarity with software development tools like debuggers, version control systems (e.g., Git), and testing frameworks is common.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong analytical mindset, a passion for aerospace technology, and a meticulous approach to problem-solving often thrive in this role.

A full-time year is 2,080 hours: $30 an hour is $62,400 a year before taxes, and $60,000 a year is $28.85 an hour. Pay calculator →

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