Join SpaceX as an Application Software Engineer to develop critical applications for manufacturing systems and support rapid production goals.
Posted by employer 6 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Develop highly reliable software solutions
- Create new applications that improve operations
- Build prototypes to prove design concepts
- Own all aspects of software engineering
- Deep dive into users' problems for solutions
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software
- Experience in full stack development
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience building single page web applications
- Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
- Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
- Expertise in designing software systems
- Experience with build systems and package management tools
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Application Software Engineer for Manufacturing Systems at SpaceX develops critical software solutions that enhance the efficiency of launch vehicle production and support the Starlink network. This role requires proficiency in full stack development, with experience in languages such as Python or Java, and familiarity with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates are collaborative engineers with a strong problem-solving mindset, regardless of aerospace experience. The position emphasizes ownership of projects and teamwork to drive SpaceX's ambitious goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 2, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 2, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX.
- React appears in 82.1% of 184 comparable mid fullstack roles in United States; ActiveMQ appears in 21.2% of 184 comparable mid fullstack roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Application Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Application Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ActiveMQ, Angular, Apache Kafka, C#.NET, Docker, Go.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Application Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
The 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 currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to 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, respectful, 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 with diverse perspectives 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 software solutions that are used across SpaceX
- Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
- Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
- Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
- Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
- Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
- Experience in full stack development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ years of experience building single page web applications
- Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
- Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
- Expertise in designing software systems
- Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
- Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
- Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
- Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them
- Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
- Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
- Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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