Software Engineer, Power Systems Controls (Starlink)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Power Systems Controls (Starlink): Responsible for maximizing the network value of each satellite while ensuring satellites fly safely with an accent on developing models of satellite thermal and power behavior, optimizing algorithms to provide excellence user experience subject to physical constraints, contributing to simulation software and data analysis. Focus on collaborating with experts from other engineering disciplines to determine how all Starlink satellites optimally work together.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Salary: $122,500.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Company

hirify.global is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible.

What you will do

• Develop real-time software that plans how satellites should spend energy to form a low-latency, high-bandwidth global network.
• Build models that accurately predict behavior of physical systems and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and lead software architecture and design.
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
• Maintain simulation and analysis tooling to prevent regressions and ensure rapid development iteration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Development experience in C/C++.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Strong proficiency in C++, python
• Strong software design and development skills in production software environments
• Thorough knowledge of physics and math
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
• Creative and efficient approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Culture & Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the hirify.global Redmond office Monday to Friday.