Sr. Software Engineer, Simulations (Application Software)

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

Senior software engineer on SpaceX's Simulations team, designing, developing, and testing in-house real-time simulation software that models fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics for all flight systems. You’ll build high-fidelity simulations used across Falcon, Dragon, Starship programs, collaborate with multiple engineering groups, and improve reliability, performance, and user experience of simulation tools.

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SpaceX
4 months ago

Sr. Software Engineer, Simulations (Application Software)

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Job Summary

Senior software engineer on SpaceX's Simulations team, designing, developing, and testing in-house real-time simulation software that models fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics for all flight systems. You’ll build high-fidelity simulations used across Falcon, Dragon, Starship programs, collaborate with multiple engineering groups, and improve reliability, performance, and user experience of simulation tools.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

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:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kEquityPaid LeaveHolidaysDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceParental Leave

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+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkDebuggingInitiative
Languages:English
Tech Stack:C++ROS2Gazebo

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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