Application Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance

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• Job Application for Application Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance at SpaceX

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• **Application Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance

Hawthorne, CAApplySpaceX 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.APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DATA - TOP SECRET CLEARANCEThe application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service.We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.Our team is creating systems to ingest and store concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation, reusable rockets, and Dragon spacecraft. Other applications range from platforms that enable rapid build and reuse of Starship, designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink, and public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally.We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX• Create new applications that improve how the business at SpaceX operates• Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews• Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development• Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinkingBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree• 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data sciencePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:• Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go or similar languages• Experience working with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL or similar• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar• Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI or similar• Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring• Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework• Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworksADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing• Willing to work extended hours and weekends when neededCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay Range:Application Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per yearApplication Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per yearYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:**• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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