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.
- Collaborate with simulation software users to develop features and improve user experience.
- Work across engineering groups on simulation models involving 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 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 1 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.
- Knowledge of classical physics and mathematics, including algebra, calculus, and Euclidean geometry.
- Skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
- 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.
Benefits
- Base salary is listed by level from $125,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave benefits.
- Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave and additional discounts and perks.
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.