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# Full Stack Software Engineer - 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), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Emulators, JavaScript Libraries, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Simulation Software, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Web Applications, High Performance Computing, ReactJS, Fastapi, Information Technology, React Redux, C++14, Docker
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7c46e6e33fc87a96

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Web applications?, 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, engineering, math, or science discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree

 * 1+ years of professional experience in full-stack development of production web applications
 * Experience with JavaScript libraries such as React and Redux
 * Professional experience developing Python applications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Professional programming experience in modern C++ (C++14 and above)
 * Professional programming experience with object-oriented languages such as Java, Python, and C#
 * Strong software design and development skills
 * Experience with highly available concurrent systems
 * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
 * Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
 * Experience with containerized solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Professional experience with Linux or Unix systems and tools
 * Experience with high-performance computing systems
 * Experience with database systems such as Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle
 * Experience working with a team on at least one large (>100,000 lines) software project
 * Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and test automation
 * Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one

## Description

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of software solutions that support the exploration and validation of future technologies used in all SpaceX flight systems. You will have full ownership of features in a suite of scalable, high-performance web applications that span the design, build, test and operations pipeline for cutting-edge innovations that will expand SpaceX's capabilities in ground and space systems. This is a high-impact role where you will work across the engineering groups to build a high-throughput distributed system to develop and demonstrate cutting-edge software and hardware., * Develop full-stack solutions to manage analysis, prototypes, and vehicles leveraging simulation software, emulators, and flight software

 * Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
 * Develop high-fidelity simulation and emulation software for all vehicles while maintaining the highest standards of excellence, never settling for the status quo
 * Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
 * Work with users to develop new features and improve user experience


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