16 hours ago
Base Salary
$125k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software for SpaceX vehicles.
- Build core simulation infrastructure and models for fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems.
- Develop prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
- Improve simulation software reliability and performance through debugging and optimization.
- Collaborate with simulation users to develop features and improve user experience.
- Work across engineering groups on simulations supporting Falcon, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 1 year of software 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 is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
Benefits
- Base salary ranges from $125,000.00 to $160,000.00 for Level 1 and from $145,000.00 to $195,000.00 for Level 2.
- Potential long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays annually, plus paid sick leave.
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.