16 hours ago
Base Salary
$165k - $265k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software for SpaceX vehicles.
- Develop prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
- Improve the reliability and performance of simulation software.
- Work with simulation software users to develop features and improve user experience.
- Collaborate across engineering groups on models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems.
- Work extended hours and weekends when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline plus 5+ years of software development experience, or 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 2 years of development experience in C++.
- Strong C++ software design and development skills.
- Understanding of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling.
- Knowledge of classical physics and mathematics, including algebra, calculus, and Euclidean geometry.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills.
- Experience with open-source C++ simulators such as ROS2 and Gazebo.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $165,000.00-$265,000.00 annually, with potential stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
- The role may require extended hours and weekends when needed.
- Employment is subject to ITAR eligibility requirements.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.