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# Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdawnn

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 + Experience with Python or C++, and Linux programming.

 + Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems.

 + Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).

 + Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.

 + Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar).

 + Previous experience with satellites or spacecraft systems is a plus., + 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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

## Description

As a software engineer working in Starlink's Constellation Engineering organization, you will build and maintain the systems that maintain the world's largest satellite constellation. You will work on ensuring we can safely interact with other operators, that we can maintain command and control capabilities of our satellites, and that we are able to monitor and manage the fleet. As a SpaceX engineer, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the code and products you create, from inception and development, to testing and rollout. You will write software that both runs as part of our distributed ground system, and that flies in space aboard the satellites., + Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit.

 + Be accountable and responsible for all software written and designed, and their interactions with the hardware and environments around them.


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