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Lead Software Engineer, Flight Systems - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Posted Mar 24, 2026

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Lead Software Engineer, Flight Systems - Top Secret Clearance Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SYSTEMS - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE As a Lead Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of SpaceX flight systems. You will have full ownership of the direction and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications used to control and test orbital flight systems. This is a high-impact role where you will work across the engineering groups to build a high-assurance system that accelerates the development and demonstration of cutting-edge software and hardware. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather, we look for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices. Our software is critical to future mission successes, and we have no shortage of interesting challenges that require innovative, cutting-edge solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Own the outcomes and delivery of a software engineering team developing simulation and flight software, automated testing of vehicle subsystems and supporting ground software - Manage technical results, performance evaluations, and professional growth for

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