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Systems Engineer (Entry Level)
Technology for Energy Corporation
Knoxville, TN
…seeking a motivated and technically curious Entry-Level Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and support of technical products used in the aviation…
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Senior Python Engineer – Space Modeling and Simulation
The MITRE Corporation
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Power Systems Project Engineer
Twin Disc, Incorporated
Mount Pleasant, WI
Twin Disc is seeking an experienced Power Systems Project Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced high-voltage power electronics systems supporting…
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DevOps Platform Engineer and Linux Systems Administrator
Absolute Business Solutions Corp
Bethesda, MD
ABSC has an exciting opening for a TS/SCI-cleared DevOps Platform Engineer and Linux Systems Administrator supporting DIA-NDOC’s D3P modernization under the DTP contract. You will operate…
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Senior Product Owner
Absolute Business Solutions Corp
Bethesda, MD
- $135,000 to $245,000 USD / year
Lead feature and requirements analysis, solution design, implementation planning, integration, test, sustainment, documentation, deployment, and system assessment.
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Product Owner
Absolute Business Solutions Corp
Bethesda, MD
- $110,000 to $225,000 USD / year
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Propulsion Engineer, Sr Staff - SRM / Solid Rocket Motors - Remote Option
Lockheed Martin
Virtual Two, VA
As the Aeronautical / Propulsion Engineer you will be responsible for leading technical oversight of a key supplier, accelerating rapid development cycles, and ensuring our motors and…
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Middleware Team Lead w/Secret Clearance
TekSynap
Radford, VA
Experience with UNIX and Windows system administration.
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Palantir Developer
System One
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Engineer and optimize data models, Delta tables, and curated datasets to support financial reporting, PPBE workflows, auditability, and mission analytics within Advana and downstream…
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Test Engineer TS SCI
Northrop Grumman
Stafford, VA
· Support the development of system integration plans, procedures and scenarios used for new software/hardware integration testing
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Space Systems Engineer Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman
Dulles, VA
As a Systems Engineer in the LSI (Launch Services Integration) role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end integration of Northrop Grumman space vehicles onto the selected launch…
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Lead Design Technologist
CACI International
Ashburn, VA
Scale the UX Presence: Engineer and deploy repeatable solutions (including internal applications, UI templates, and more) designed to let programs rapidly spin up high-quality user…
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AI/ML Engineer (Computer Vision)
CACI International
Ashburn, VA
· System Integration: Collaborate with Video Streaming Engineers, Software Engineers, and System Architects to integrate the live CV inference pipeline with the broader application.
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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Space Intelligence Analyst
L3Harris
Springfield, VA
L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Space Intelligence Analyst for an important national security program. The successful candidate…
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Hardware Program Lead Sr Stf - E5
Lockheed Martin
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Model-Based Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Manassas, VA
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems seeks a full-time Systems Engineer to support the AN/SQQ-89 Undersea Warfare Combat System using a rigorous MBSE (SysML-driven) approach. As an…
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Senior Software Back End Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
Fairfax, VA
- Help identify system bottlenecks or flaws in business logic and work with the team to address them
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Software Developer – Entry Level (Top Secret Clearance Required)
CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
Fairfax, VA
As an Entry Level Software Developer, you’ll work with cross functional teams to design, build, test, and enhance technology solutions that address client needs. You’ll gain hands‑on…
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…solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and…
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Huntington Ingalls Industries
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Senior Specialist, Technical Trainer/ Mission Operations Trainer
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Chantilly, VA
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Site Reliability Engineer- TS/SCI w/poly
General Dynamics Information Technology
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Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Site Reliability Engineer tor and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who…
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Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer
SAIC
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SpaceX

Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
Brownsville, TX, United States

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Experience: OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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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, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket (collectively referred to as Starship) represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit.

As a Software Engineer on the Starship software team, you will design, develop, and test software that is used to both control and simulate SpaceX flight systems. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to implement and debug software at all layers of our stack – application, operating system, networking, firmware, simulation – to achieve the mission.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them
Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission
Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives
Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language
Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems
Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software
Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics
Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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