Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 160,000 - 225,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Debugging","Performance optimization"]

Senior Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Simulations team who designs, develops, and tests in-house real-time simulation software for flight systems. You’ll build core simulation infrastructure and models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics, collaborating across engineering groups to deliver high-fidelity simulations used in Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Starlink programs. Emphasis on software design, performance, and user experience with open-source tools like ROS2 and Gazebo.

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Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)

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Job Summary

Senior Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Simulations team who designs, develops, and tests in-house real-time simulation software for flight systems. You’ll build core simulation infrastructure and models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics, collaborating across engineering groups to deliver high-fidelity simulations used in Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Starlink programs. Emphasis on software design, performance, and user experience with open-source tools like ROS2 and Gazebo.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain the high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for all vehicles
  • •Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • •Maintain the highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
  • •Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
  • •Work with simulation software users to develop new features and improve user experiences

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 160,000 - 225,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalVisionDental401kEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • •2+ years development experience in C++
  • •Strong software design and development skills in C++
  • •Understanding of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling
  • •Experience with open source C++ simulators such as ROS2 and Gazebo
Experience:5+ yearsSpaceAerospaceSoftware
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkDebuggingPerformance optimization
Languages:English
Tech Stack:C++ROS2GazeboReal-time simulationDistributed computingMemory managementCPU scheduling

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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