Mission Integration Engineer (Starshield)

At SpaceX, our vision is to enable humanity’s exploration of the cosmos, making a future where we venture into the stars a thrilling reality. We are at the forefront of developing the technologies necessary for human life on Mars.MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes our advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to support v…

At SpaceX, we believe that the exploration of the stars is an exciting frontier for humanity. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies that pave the way for human life on Mars.LOADS & DYNAMICS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology to bolster national security initiatives. Unlike Starlink, which serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing on Earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads.As a Loads & Dynamics Engineer, you will collaborate with Starshield's engineering leads and the Falcon dynamics team to inform hardware and mission design choices, ensuring the dependability of Starshield satellites. Your responsibilities will include conducting dynamic analyses, contributing to proprietary software development, and participating in hands-on testing. You will be tasked with evaluating low- and high-frequency loads and vibrations experienced by satellites during ground transport, launch, and in-orbit operations. Ideal candidates will possess a strong intuition for hardware coupled with expertise in frequency-domain signal processing and analysis.

Join SpaceX as a Software Engineer specializing in simulations for application software. In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in developing and optimizing simulation software that drives the success of our innovative aerospace projects. Your expertise will contribute to the simulation of complex systems, ensuring accuracy and performance in our cutting-edge technologies.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing and developing software that powers our Starship spacecraft. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of space exploration.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more exhilarating than one where we remain earthbound. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.Design Criteria Engineer (Starshield)Starshield harnesses SpaceX's advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for governmental applications, focusing initially on earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. As a member of the Starshield Design Criteria Engineering team, your role will be pivotal in ensuring our satellites achieve mission success with unparalleled reliability. This team is composed of engineers from diverse backgrounds, who will gain an in-depth understanding of hardware ranging from vehicle systems to individual components. We are currently seeking talent for two critical roles:As a design-focused engineer, your technical expertise will guide the initial conception of significant design revisions, leading the path through design maturation, validation, safe launch, and initial operation in orbit. This crucial phase rewards creativity and innovation while necessitating foresight to mitigate risks.As a change-focused engineer, you will spearhead efforts to identify and implement enhancements in the design and processing of satellites, maintaining our industry-leading design iteration and manufacturing pace. The satisfaction comes from witnessing these systems working together, bringing innovative concepts to life in space.We are in search of passionate engineers with solid technical fundamentals who thrive in fast-paced development environments, dedicated to enhancing the way we develop satellites.

Join SpaceX as a Software Engineer focused on designing software for our revolutionary Starship program. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a talented team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

Role Overview SpaceX is hiring a Lead Software Engineer focused on application software for supply chain operations. This position is based in Hawthorne, CA. What You Will Do Guide a team of engineers building software that supports and improves supply chain processes. Shape technical direction and set priorities for application development. Work closely with stakeholders to deliver tools that enhance efficiency and reliability across supply chain functions. Team Leadership Mentor engineers and foster collaboration within the team. Encourage creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

SpaceX’s Starshield program extends Starlink’s core technology and launch capabilities to support national security. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial sectors, Starshield is dedicated to government missions, including earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. Role overview The Senior Electrical Design Engineer for Starshield leads electrical design, hardware development, testing, and lifecycle management. This position plays a key role in advancing Starshield’s government-focused projects and is integral to the team’s ongoing work. What you will do Lead electrical design and hardware development for Starshield systems Oversee testing processes and manage hardware through its lifecycle Troubleshoot systems, including real-time problem solving for in-orbit hardware Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance and reliability Create solutions for complex engineering challenges that have not been addressed before What makes this role unique This position involves working on a rapidly evolving program where technical challenges change daily. The team values creative problem-solving, collaboration across disciplines, and a drive to push technical boundaries in support of SpaceX’s broader mission. Location Hawthorne, CA

Join SpaceX as an Application Software Engineer, where you will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex software systems that enhance our mission to make life multi-planetary. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize software solutions that meet the high standards of our aerospace applications.

Founded on the vision of humanity exploring the stars, SpaceX is pioneering the technologies needed to make this dream a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars.HARDWARE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)Starshield harnesses SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to commercial and consumer markets, Starshield focuses on governmental applications, prioritizing earth observation, communication, and hosted payloads.As a Hardware Reliability Engineer, your role will involve investigating, analyzing, and monitoring the reliability of hardware within the Starshield satellite constellation. You will collaborate closely with design, production, and operations engineers to respond effectively to on-orbit data. By employing a combination of failure investigation techniques and data analysis, you will identify root causes of on-orbit hardware issues. Your responsibilities will also include developing comprehensive monitoring systems to maintain fleet health and providing data-driven insights throughout the design and production stages to enhance reliability proactively. You will engage with the entire spectrum of Starshield's satellite engineering process, from detailed physics behind component failures to understanding their implications for the entire constellation and guiding future design decisions.RESPONSIBILITIESAnalyze and monitor on-orbit hardware failures across the Starshield satellite constellation.Lead root cause investigations for significant on-orbit hardware anomalies.Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines (electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, test, operations, production) to mitigate sources of on-orbit failures.Drive continuous improvements in the constellation by creating and utilizing analysis tools for data collected during both on-orbit and ground testing.Enhance the feedback loop from space through effective communication and automation.

SpaceX is hiring an Application Software Engineer focused on data at the Hawthorne, CA location. This role centers on building and improving application software to handle large-scale data processing and analysis. Role overview This position involves designing, developing, and optimizing software that processes significant volumes of data. The work supports projects at the forefront of aerospace technology. What you will do Create and maintain application software for data processing and analysis Work with large and complex data sets to support engineering and mission goals Contribute to projects that advance SpaceX's technology capabilities Location This role is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in simulations for application software. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and optimize software that plays a critical role in our simulation processes. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our groundbreaking space missions.

Starshield, a SpaceX initiative, adapts Starlink’s technology and launch capabilities for government-focused missions. While Starlink serves commercial and consumer needs, Starshield supports national security, concentrating on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Role overview The Forward Deployed Engineer, Mission Systems, works on technical challenges from early requirements through prototyping, integrated tests, and operational deployments. This position sits within the Mission Systems team and contributes to the full mission lifecycle. What you will do Collaborate with engineers and mission managers across Starshield and related programs to keep projects aligned Work closely with teams in software, flight reliability, and payload integration to support safe, successful missions Develop system specifications and interface control documents tailored to customer needs and SpaceX’s capabilities Focus on mission-specific satellite systems, including command and control, operational planning, data processing, and secure implementation Who thrives here This role suits someone who is proactive, values meaningful contributions to mission outcomes, and enjoys solving complex problems from concept through deployment. Strong technical skills and comfort with cross-functional teamwork are important for success. Location Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX is driven by a vision of expanding human presence beyond Earth. Through advanced technologies, the company supports exploration and aims to make life possible on Mars. Starshield, built on the foundation of Starlink’s communications and launch capabilities, focuses on national security by serving government needs in earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Role overview The Mission Integration Engineer, Network and Infrastructure (Starshield), joins the Mission Management team in Hawthorne, CA. This engineer works through the full technical lifecycle: validating requirements, developing prototypes, conducting integrated testing, and deploying solutions. The position centers on satellite program performance, with a particular emphasis on ground systems and computing infrastructure that deliver insights for government missions. What you will do Collaborate with customers to clarify and refine mission requirements, ensuring full use of SpaceX’s capabilities. Advise on design choices for ground systems, networking, and computing infrastructure supporting Starshield initiatives. Plan and implement both traditional and dedicated computing infrastructure, as well as carrier-grade networking solutions. Support secure deployment and ongoing operation of ground and network systems. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure missions run smoothly. Contribute across multiple technical areas, from early requirements to operational rollout. Requirements SpaceX is looking for a self-driven engineer who is comfortable working on complex challenges with national security and space exploration impact. The ideal candidate brings a broad technical background, collaborates well with others, and is committed to seeing projects through every stage from concept to deployment.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain confined to Earth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will make this vision a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars.MANAGER, ASIC DESIGN ENGINEERING (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capabilities to enhance national security efforts. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.The Manager of ASIC Design Engineering will oversee a dynamic team responsible for developing ASICs and FPGAs for advanced satellite systems that transmit unprecedented data volumes at remarkable speeds to the service members safeguarding our nation and allies. This role encompasses leading a talented group of engineers from initial design through to on-orbit operations, ensuring the design, manufacture, testing, and operation of chips that enhance national security.

Join the SpaceX Platform Team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining highly reliable and scalable software systems. You will collaborate with talented engineers and work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology in the aerospace industry.

Role Overview SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer specializing in Application Software at the Hawthorne, CA location. This role centers on improving the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of internal applications. What You Will Do Work side by side with software development teams to boost application performance and reliability. Apply proven practices to strengthen system reliability. Deploy creative solutions to challenging engineering issues within application software.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, crafting omniscient systems tailored for the complexities of today's world. Our innovative products, developed by an elite team of U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley pioneers, leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). This empowers warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt promptly, and outpace emerging threats. In an era where technological challenges evolve rapidly, CHAOS Industries provides cutting-edge sensing and detection solutions that deliver the critical advantage of time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully raised $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters are located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For further details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:We are looking for an exceptionally skilled and driven Senior Radar Software Engineer to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting our R&D and product engineering efforts, focusing initially on our next-generation radar systems. This position is highly collaborative, allowing you to contribute to various capabilities across our product portfolio. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skillset across different product families.

Join CHAOS Industries as we revolutionize modern defense with our innovative suite of products designed to ensure domain dominance. Our offerings, powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), equip warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams with the tools necessary to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging threats.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully secured $1 billion in funding from top investors including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. With our headquarters in Los Angeles and additional offices across Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, we are positioned to lead the charge in defense technology. For more insights, visit www.chaosinc.com.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.SENIOR ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)The Starshield initiative harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology to bolster national security operations. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing initially on earth observation, communication systems, and hosted payloads. As an ASIC Design Verification Engineer on the Starshield team, you will engage in cutting-edge development projects that enhance U.S. National Security. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for creating next-generation FPGAs and ASICs to be utilized in both space and terrestrial infrastructures globally. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that encourages innovative problem-solving and rapid iteration, enabling swift transitions from design to operational capability.