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Software Engineer, Simulations (Application Software)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Hawthorne, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SIMULATIONS (APPLICATION SOFTWARE)

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As a software engineer on the simulations team, you will design, develop, and test our in-house simulation software supporting all SpaceX flight systems. You will program the core simulation infrastructure and collaborate on the building of models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. This is a high impact role where you will work across the engineering groups to build high fidelity simulations used to develop cutting-edge software and hardware. Our simulation software is critical to current and future mission successes including Falcon, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship. SpaceX is looking for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments and care about software best practices.

Help us build world class software that is critical to SpaceX mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Develop high-fidelity simulation software for all vehicles
  • Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
  • Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
  • Work with simulation software users to develop new features and improve user experiences

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2 years of professional experience building software
  • Experience in C
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Thorough knowledge of physics and math
  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
  • Creative approach to problem solving
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

    Pay Range :

    Software Engineer / Level I : $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 / per year

    Software Engineer / Level II : $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 / per year

    Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

    Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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    Salary : $120,000 - $145,000

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