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What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The title says "Graduate".

Main responsibilities

• Expect a dynamic role doing what you’re best at. Our team is building high-performance flight hardware. Whatever your skill set, you’ll be aligned to the par…
• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them.
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission.
• Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
• Get a front row seat to witness an impossible idea manifest in real life. The next few years will be incredibly dynamic as we transition from the challenge o…
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in 2027.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)” · “As a Software Engineer on the Starship Software team, you will design, develop, and test software that is used to both control and simulate SpaceX flight sys…” · “You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to implement and debug software at all layers of our stack – application, operating system,…”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks…” · “You’ve held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization, were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace, and accomplishe…” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want …” · “Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Every day, we push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork to drive the mission to success.” · “Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want …”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them.” · “Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission.” · “You’ve nailed a podium finish in engineering, math, or science competitions, achieved scores in the top percentile of scholastic or standardized tests, or de…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Excellent written and verbal communication skills.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Data and analysis Supporting
  In the posting: “Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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