# Software Engineer (Controls Software) 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: Starbase, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8822280002?gh_jid=8822280002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-software-engineer-controls-software/

## About the role

We are looking for a software engineer to join our Controls Software team at Starbase. This team designs, develops, tests, and maintains software used for test stand/launch infrastructure data acquisition and control, data post-processing, and other engineering software needs. The team works closely with test engineers, electrical engineers, other flight and ground software teams, and information technology to rapidly deploy high-performance software catering to unique test engineering requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other science discipline
- 1+ years of experience in software development (internship experience qualifies)
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require all work to be completed in the office
- Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, and shifts, which vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility required

Tags: Texas - Software

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