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Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance (Starshield)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 16 days ago · $125,000.00 - $160,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
16 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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 Software Engineer in the Collision Avoidance team at SpaceX, you will develop and manage software systems that ensure the safety of low-earth orbit operations. Your responsibilities will include building collision avoidance and orbital prediction tools, collaborating with other engineers, and overseeing the software lifecycle from development to deployment. This role requires a strong problem-solving mindset and a commitment to supporting national security efforts through innovative technology.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 science discipline; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ year of professional experience in software development

Nice to have

  • Experience with Python, C++, or a similar object-oriented programming language
  • 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 profiling and improving application performance

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00; Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Active clearance may be required for sensitive missions, which involves drug testing
  • Role may require extended hours and weekends to support critical operations

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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