Sr. Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

As a Sr. 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.

- 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

- Support mission operations as a flight software specialist

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

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

- Knowledge of electronics, controls, motor design, and physical mechanics

- Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems

- Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements

- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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.