Software Engineer (Starship)
Join SpaceX as a Software Engineer to build data pipelines and tools that support the Starship supply chain.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own automations, applications, and data pipelines
- Manage projects throughout their lifecycle
- Query, clean, and transform data for supply chain
- Collaborate on software ecosystem vision and requirements
- Develop and improve operational metrics
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline
- 1+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, full stack development, or software engineering
Nice to have
- Experience managing UNIX-like operating systems
- Strong proficiency with SQL
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
- Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages
- Experience with data visualization tools
Practical constraints
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required
- This position requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Software Engineer for the Starship Supply Chain team at SpaceX focuses on developing data pipelines, automating processes, and creating tools that enhance operational efficiency. Key skills include proficiency in SQL, experience with data orchestration tools, and programming in languages like Python or C#. This role is ideal for engineers with a background in software or data engineering who are eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. The team emphasizes collaboration and ownership, contributing directly to SpaceX's ambitious goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 12, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 12, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at SpaceX: Hawthorne, CA, United States, Starbase, TX, Hawthorne, CA.
- Python appears in 70.5% of 78 comparable mid data engineering roles in United States; C# appears in 5.1% of 78 comparable mid data engineering roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Software Engineer (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Airflow, C#, Git, Grafana, Metabase, Numpy.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer (Starship) 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.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
The Starship Supply Chain team is building the machine that builds the machine. We are engineering a supply chain to feed Starfactory and support thousands of Starship launches per year. Our team spans planning, procurement, supplier development, quality, material flow, and inventory.
At the heart of this effort is the Data and Operations Engineering team. We build data pipelines, improve processes, and develop tools and automation that inform, accelerate, and focus the organization.
Aerospace experience is not required to succeed here. Instead, we look for smart, motivated, and collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make a meaningful impact on an inspiring mission. You will own challenging problems end-to-end, working alongside a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and deliver solutions that help SpaceX move toward its goals at a rapid pace.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be the extreme owner of automations, applications, and data pipelines
- Own projects throughout their entire lifecycle: problem identification, solution ideation, architecting, implementation, adoption, monitoring, and iteration
- Query, clean, and transform data to inform and focus all levels of supply chain—from individual contributors to senior executives.
- Collaborate with central software teams on a shared vision for the software ecosystem, project requirements, roadmaps, and implementation details.
- Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operational metrics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software or data pipelines in lieu of a degree
- 1+ years of experience doing data engineering, data science, full stack development, or software engineering via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience managing UNIX-like operating systems via the command line
- Strong proficiency with SQL and experience designing and querying relational databases
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
- Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, or dbt)
- Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages
- Experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PyTorch
- Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, Metabase, or Tableau)
- Experience developing web apps, dashboards, or self-service platforms for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, testing, and monitoring
- Strong understanding of data quality, statistical analysis, and data visualization best practices
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required to other sites
- This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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