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SpaceX

Sr. Software Engineer, Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis (Raptor)

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about 5 hours ago
Hawthorne, CA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$165k - $230k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and improve the accuracy of the lumped-parameter thermofluid physics model of the Raptor engine.
  • Conduct engine cycle analysis to steer future-state engine design and thrust upgrades.
  • Conduct anomaly resolution utilizing the engine model and sparse instrumentation.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the physics underlying rocket engine performance.
  • Maintain and improve the accuracy of the representation of the Raptor engine used in simulations.
  • Develop tools to understand sources of engine performance variability.
  • Automate processes and software tools for predicting test performance.
  • Collaborate with engineers to improve interoperability among existing tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience writing computer software.
  • 5+ years of experience with physics-based simulations of real dynamic systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Access to employee stock purchase plan and various discounts.

Tech Stack

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AI & MLData EngineeringData ScienceEmbeddedTesting