Space Software jobs in Hawthorne, CA

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Application Software Engineer, Flight Software Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareOwn full-stack software systems that power SpaceX's launch operations and Starlink constellation. You'll design and build mission-critical applications used across the company, from rapid Starship manufacturing to satellite network management.$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Embedded Software Engineer, Platform (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareYou'll own the platform software stack that boots and secures Starshield spacecraft: bootloaders, Linux kernel, drivers, and firmware. Work across full lifecycle from development through on-orbit support, collaborating with electrical and FPGA teams.$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Full Stack Engineer, Flight Software Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareOwn full stack software systems that power SpaceX's launch vehicles and Starlink constellation. You'll design and build applications used across the company, from manufacturing and fleet management to customer-facing platforms. Work with a collaborative engineering team on problems that directly enable rapid Starship reuse and the world's largest satellite network.$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Ground Software Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareDesign and operate the ground software that flies our satellites. You'll build telemetry pipelines, operator dashboards, and automation for mission control, then deploy and support what you create on AWS and Kubernetes.On site

Principal Ground Software Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareYou'll architect the ground segment for multi-satellite constellation operations, making build/buy/extend decisions on command and control systems, mission planning, and fleet management. Lead a small hands-on team through launch campaigns, commissioning, and sustained operations.On site

Senior Ground Software Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareOwn the ground software that flies Reflect's satellites. You'll design telemetry and command systems, build operator dashboards, deploy on AWS and Kubernetes, and operate mission-critical systems end-to-end.On site

Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Verified today

Starpath Robotics · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareOwn the Linux platform layer for Starpath's lunar rover autonomy computer, including kernel, drivers, boot chain, and device interfaces. You'll work with robotics and autonomy engineers to build flight-ready software for our Moon mission.On site

Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareSpaceX 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, EMBEDDED SOFTWARE (STARSHIELD) The Starshield mission is to support national security through a focus on timely and...$125,000 to $145,000 per year

Software Engineer, Flight Software C++ (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareSpaceX 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, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARSHIELD) The Starshield mission is to support national security through a focus on timely and...$125,000 to $150,000 per year

Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareSpaceX 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, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARSHIP) SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket (collectively referred to as...$125,000 to $145,000 per year

Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareSpaceX 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. SR.$160,000 to $225,000 per year

Spacecraft Ground Software Engineer II Verified today

Quantum Space · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareBuild and own the ground software architecture that powers spacecraft testing, command and telemetry workflows, and on-orbit operations. You'll lead end-to-end system development from design through deployment, working across flight software, AI&T, and mission operations teams.$120,000 to $150,000 per yearOn site