SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Software Engineer - Starship

Backend EngineeringPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a scientific discipline, or at least two years of professional experience building software or data pipelines in lieu of a degree.
At least one year of experience in data engineering, data science, full-stack development, or software engineering through a project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience.
Experience managing UNIX-like operating systems via the command line.
Strong proficiency with SQL and experience designing and querying relational databases.
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and extract, transform, and load processes.
Experience with data orchestration tools such as Airflow, Prefect, or dbt.
Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages.
Experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PyTorch.
Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Grafana, Metabase, or Tableau.
Experience developing web apps, dashboards, or self-service platforms for non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration and continuous deployment, testing, and monitoring.
Strong understanding of data quality, statistical analysis, and data visualization best practices.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must be able to travel; up to 10% work-week travel to other sites may be required.
Must work onsite in Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Own automations, applications, and data pipelines.
Own projects throughout their entire lifecycle, including problem identification, solution ideation, architecting, implementation, adoption, monitoring, and iteration.
Query, clean, and transform data to inform and focus all levels of the supply chain, from individual contributors to senior executives.
Collaborate with central software teams on a shared vision for the software ecosystem, project requirements, roadmaps, and implementation details.
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operational metrics.

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.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship Supply Chain team is building the machine that builds the machine. We are engineering a supply chain to feed Starfactory and support thousands of Starship launches per year. Our team spans planning, procurement, supplier development, quality, material flow, and inventory.

At the heart of this effort is the Data and Operations Engineering team. We build data pipelines, improve processes, and develop tools and automation that inform, accelerate, and focus the organization.

Aerospace experience is not required to succeed here. Instead, we look for smart, motivated, and collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make a meaningful impact on an inspiring mission. You will own challenging problems end-to-end, working alongside a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and deliver solutions that help SpaceX move toward its goals at a rapid pace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be the extreme owner of automations, applications, and data pipelines
Own projects throughout their entire lifecycle: problem identification, solution ideation, architecting, implementation, adoption, monitoring, and iteration
Query, clean, and transform data to inform and focus all levels of supply chain—from individual contributors to senior executives.
Collaborate with central software teams on a shared vision for the software ecosystem, project requirements, roadmaps, and implementation details.
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operational metrics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software or data pipelines in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience doing data engineering, data science, full stack development, or software engineering via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience managing UNIX-like operating systems via the command line
Strong proficiency with SQL and experience designing and querying relational databases
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, or dbt)
Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages
Experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PyTorch
Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, Metabase, or Tableau)
Experience developing web apps, dashboards, or self-service platforms for non-technical stakeholders
Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, testing, and monitoring
Strong understanding of data quality, statistical analysis, and data visualization best practices

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required to other sites
This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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