# Software Engineer (Starshield Products) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Washington, DC
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8865057002?gh_jid=8865057002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-product-operations-engineer-government-applications-special-programs-2/

## About the role

This team focuses on operating and deploying AI capabilities (models, APIs, tools, and integrations) for U.S. federal agencies. You'll work closely with product, research, infrastructure, and legal/governance teams to make AI and future models maximally useful for missions while upholding SpaceX's standards, transparency, and ethical standards. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or another STEM discipline, OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- 20% travel may be required to government sites

Tags: Starshield AI Engineering

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