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# Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, JavaScript Libraries, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Web Applications, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Information Technology, React Redux, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e13e6aef55ef6e9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather, we look for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices. Our software is critical to future mission successes, and we have no shortage of interesting challenges that require innovative, cutting-edge solutions., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or an engineering discipline

 * 1+ years of experience in software development, developing applications in languages such as Python, C++, or Java
 * Experience with high throughput data pipelines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Strong software design and development skills
 * Experience with JavaScript libraries such as Lit, React, and Redux
 * Experience with containerized solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Professional experience with Linux or Unix systems and tools
 * Experience with database systems such as Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle
 * Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, data throughput analysis and unit testing
 * Strong creative and innovative problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment by quickly adapting to changing needs and requirements
 * Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

## Description

As a Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of all SpaceX flight systems. You will have full ownership of new features in a scalable, high-performance web application used to control and test flight systems. This is a high-impact role where you will work across the engineering groups to build a high-assurance system that accelerates the development and demonstration of cutting-edge software and hardware., * Develop full-stack solutions to manage simulation and flight software, leveraging machine-to-machine interfaces

 * Develop data pipelines and structures that meet target design criteria and operate within technical constraints
 * Maintain the highest standards of excellence, never settling for the status quo


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