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Panthalassa

Pilot Production Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin ... This role leads pilot production: the place where new designs turn into real builds. You will start ...

SpaceX

OR

$95K - $125K/yr

Develop and execute pilots and growth experiments to identify high-performing acquisition channels ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

SpaceX

Transport Technician

Hawthorne, CA

$28.50 - $35/hr

... SpaceX personnel (logistics technicians, tiller operators, and spotters) and contracted vendors (truck drivers, pilot car operators, and private escorts) * Review all transportation documentation ...

SpaceX

Structures Technician (Starship)

Hawthorne, CA

$31 - $38/hr

Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s) * Drill, ream, countersink ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

Interplay

Head of Manufacturing, Lykos

New York, NY · On-site

... pilot facilities in one or more of the following sectors: * Advanced Manufacturing (Carbon, Velo3D, Relativity, Divergent, etc.) * Aerospace / Defense (Anduril, Raytheon, SpaceX, Northrop, etc.

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How much do spacex pilot jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for spacex pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a SpaceX Pilot job?

A SpaceX Pilot is a highly trained astronaut responsible for operating and overseeing spacecraft during missions. They play a critical role in ensuring the safety of the crew, executing flight procedures, and communicating with mission control. Pilots may be involved in space station missions, orbital flights, or future Mars exploration efforts. They undergo extensive training in spacecraft systems, navigation, and emergency procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Spacex Pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a SpaceX Pilot, you typically need an advanced degree in engineering or a related field, significant flight experience (often including military or test pilot backgrounds), and certifications such as FAA commercial pilot licenses. Mastery of spacecraft control systems, simulators, and familiarity with mission-specific protocols are essential technical skills. Standout pilots demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, composure under pressure, and strong teamwork and communication skills. These qualities are critical because piloting cutting-edge spacecraft requires real-time decision-making, seamless crew collaboration, and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving mission situations.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a SpaceX Pilot, and how much time is spent in training versus actual missions?

SpaceX Pilots generally spend a substantial portion of their time in rigorous training, including flight simulation, physical conditioning, and mission rehearsals, which can comprise several months leading up to a mission. Actual spaceflight missions are less frequent, but they are highly demanding and require full commitment for extended periods, sometimes including pre- and post-mission preparation. The work schedule is highly variable, reflecting the dynamic nature of spaceflight operations, but often involves long hours, on-call periods, and intensive teamwork with engineers and crew. This structure ensures pilots are fully prepared for the technical, physical, and psychological demands of each mission while facilitating continual learning and readiness between flights.
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Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)

Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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.
WIRELESS SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK)
At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
As a Wireless Software Engineer on these programs, you will be solving a wide range of novel engineering challenges:
  • Firmware, embedded, and signal processing software running on custom hardware that flies the world's largest fleet of spacecraft.
  • Cutting-edge networking algorithms capable of connecting thousands of satellites to millions of users in real time.
  • Infrastructure and tools enabling a highly reliable, software-defined global network.

Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, implement, test, and maintain physical and MAC layer software of the wireless software stack for the Starlink communications network.
  • Participate in architecting current and next-gen Starlink hardware and signal processing algorithms.
  • Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, verification and launch.
  • Work with other teams for cross-layer integration of the end-to-end system.
  • Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, programming with C or C++ in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience working with wireless software or network protocols.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communications, signal processing and/or network protocols.
  • Knowledge of RF systems and fundamentals: noise figure, link budget, non-linearity.
  • Experience writing software for RF/mixed-signal integrated circuits and/or systems, such as phase-locked loops, mixers, data-converters, RF attenuators.
  • Familiar with design and implementation of Digital Signal Processing algorithms and techniques: FFT, time and frequency domain equalizer, channel estimation, pilot tracking, digital pre-distortion, doppler compensation.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as RF spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope.
  • Experience in any of physical and/or MAC layers in broadband access technologies such as: Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G or satellite broadband.
  • Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00/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.
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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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