Software Engineer, Geospatial Data; Starshield

Software Engineer, Geospatial Data (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, GEOSPATIAL DATA (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages Space

X’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

The Starshield data team is building highly reliable processing systems for earth observation data captured by Starshield satellites. We’re building mission‑critical models and data processing software in service of constellation efficiency and derived information quality. We’re building for national security. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas.

We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we’re looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers.

Our team is involved in designing the space information systems at every phase of development. We build tools that enable us to work more efficiently, and that help us build software systems that are secure, reliable, and autonomous. Our machine learning engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and operational support.

• Develop novel geospatial data processing models to extract information from raw and partially processed sensor data.
• Create highly reliable software and machine learning systems that task remote sensor payloads on hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit and process the collected information.
• See your modeling work and software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing, to production rollout and beyond.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ year of experience in applied machine learning engineering, full‑stack development, and data science.
• 1+ year of development experience in C, C++, or Python.

• Experience applying modern computer vision algorithms at scale.
• Experience with software that has been used in real‑world applications and projects.
• Experience with AWS or building inside of cloud environments.
• Experience with developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with Postgre
  
  SQL or implementing highly performant databases.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.

• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, Space
  
  X reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Pay Range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $ - $ per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as…