2 months ago
Base Salary
$125k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build full-stack solutions integrating simulation software, emulators, and flight software to manage analysis, prototypes, and vehicles.
- Rapidly develop prototypes that validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
- Create and maintain high-fidelity simulation and emulation software for vehicles.
- Improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of simulation platforms.
- Collaborate with users and engineering teams to design and deliver features that improve productivity and user experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or science plus 1+ years of software development experience, or 3+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 1 year of professional experience building full-stack single-page web applications using JavaScript libraries such as React or Lit.
- Professional experience developing applications with Python, C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience with relational databases such as SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
- Preferred experience includes object-oriented programming, highly available and concurrent systems, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux/Unix, high-performance computing, large-scale software projects, debugging, performance optimization, and test automation.
- Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and meet applicable ITAR work authorization requirements.
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends when required for proposals or critical project timelines.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation; paid holidays; paid sick leave; discounts; and other perks.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; compensation figures excluded from benefits.
- Employees with an active clearance may receive a 10% differential up to an additional $20,000 annually when briefed into a classified program.
- The role requires a Top Secret security clearance and may involve pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing for sensitive missions.
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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.