Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight Systems

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 125,000 - 195,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Software craftsmanship","Debugging","Performance optimization","Problem-solving","Adaptability","Unit testing","Reliability focus","Collaboration"]

Design, develop, and own critical mission software that powers the exploration and validation of next-generation technologies across SpaceX flight systems. You’ll take full ownership of high-performance, scalable applications spanning design–build–test–operations, contribute to control and flight system software, and build simulation and flight capabilities used across ground and space. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, real-time data streaming, test automation, and cross-team collaboration to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.

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Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight Systems

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Job Summary

Design, develop, and own critical mission software that powers the exploration and validation of next-generation technologies across SpaceX flight systems. You’ll take full ownership of high-performance, scalable applications spanning design–build–test–operations, contribute to control and flight system software, and build simulation and flight capabilities used across ground and space. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, real-time data streaming, test automation, and cross-team collaboration to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Rapidly develop prototypes that prove design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • •Develop high-performance modules for real-time flight systems data streaming.
  • •Create and maintain high-fidelity simulation and flight software for all vehicles.
  • •Contribute to test automation processes and CI/CD infrastructure.
  • •Improve reliability, performance, and scalability of simulation and flight platforms through continuous engineering excellence.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 195,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalPaid LeaveLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityEspp

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science plus 1+ years of software development experience, or 3+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • •Professional experience with systems programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go.
  • •Strong software design and development skills.
  • •Experience delivering robust and scalable software applications.
  • •Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (or the ability and willingness to obtain one).
Experience:1+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Software craftsmanshipDebuggingPerformance optimizationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityUnit testingReliability focusCollaboration
Tech Stack:C++RustGoPythonJavaC#DockerKubernetesJSONYAMLXMLProtobufSQLPostgreSQLMySQLOracleCI/CDReal-time data streamingData serializationSimulation

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:Top SecretTop Secret SCIDOE Level Q

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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