16 hours ago
Base Salary
$125k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-fidelity, real-time simulation software used 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 experiences.
- 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, or at least two years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least one year of development experience in C++.
- Strong C++ software design and development skills.
- Understanding of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling.
- Thorough 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 is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary ranges from $125,000 to $160,000 for Level 1 and $145,000 to $195,000 for Level 2.
- Potential long-term incentives, stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave under company policy.
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.