Ben Wasserman is a software 🏷️#engineer at 📝SpaceX, where he develops flight software for the company's space-based laser communication systems. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Carnegie Mellon University.
Wasserman has spent his career at SpaceX since 2013, advancing from avionics test software into senior roles on the inter-satellite laser links that route data across the Starlink constellation. His earlier work spanned avionics test engineering and software for the company's launch and spacecraft systems, with roots in robotics research during his time at Carnegie Mellon and its National Robotics Engineering Center.
I met Ben at the 📝Astra Lumina Wedding Festival in June 2026.