or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Full Stack Software Engineer in Flight Software at SpaceX, you will develop reliable software solutions that enhance operations across the company. Your role involves creating new applications, building prototypes, and collaborating with a diverse team to solve complex problems that support SpaceX's mission. You will take ownership of the software engineering process, from design to deployment, ensuring that the software meets the needs of users and contributes to successful missions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
- Experience in full stack development
Nice to have
- Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
- 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
- Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
- Expertise in designing software systems
- Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Aerospace experience is not required, but the role is mission-critical and may involve high-pressure situations.
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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