16 hours ago
Base Salary
$165k - $265k/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.
- Collaborate with simulation users to develop features and improve user experience.
- Work across engineering groups on models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems.
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, communicate effectively, take initiative, and adapt to changing requirements.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
- Must meet SpaceX ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $165,000.00-$265,000.00 annually.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; disability and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- 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.