Satellite Operations Engineer Jobs in California

• Own the complete lifecycle of the software and systems you create, including development, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Develop highly reliable and available software systems for the tasking and monitoring of satellites in low-earth orbit
• Design and implement performant and safe satellite flight software
  
• Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with satellite control
• Act as a a cross-disciplinary expert, collaborating with other engineers to diagnose on-orbit faults and come up with suitable permanent resolutions ensuring we meet mission objectives
• Lead on-orbit satellite operations through all phases of flight and perform on-call rotations, satellite commanding, or data review to keep our vehicles, payloads, and networks continuously operating

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics or another engineering discipline
• Development experience in C, C++, Python, or other similar programming languages

• Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience developing and deploying HTTP servers to build scalable dynamic web operations, tooling, and real-time monitoring applications
• Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar)
• Knowledge of computer architecture, networks, and inter-process communications (RESTful APIs, gRPC, etc.)
• Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience with debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
• General familiarity with the disciplines necessary for spacecraft flight including: structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, computer science, or physics
• Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one

• Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations
• An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol test

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:         
Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 $20,000 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.