This role pays less than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$197,103
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer on SpaceX's Simulations team, you will design and develop high-fidelity real-time simulation software for all flight systems including Falcon, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship. Your day-to-day responsibilities include programming core simulation infrastructure, collaborating on models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics, and working with users to enhance features and improve user experiences. The role requires strong skills in C++, understanding of distributed computing, networking protocols, memory management, and classical physics. Familiarity with open-source simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo is essential for contributing to the development of software critical to SpaceX’s mission success at a large scale.
C#
Python
C++
EtherCAT
motion control
safety logic configuration
software architecture
API design
communication protocols
device synchronization
recipe handling
error and safety signaling
data transfer
system status monitoring
logging
cross-functional collaboration
semiconductor equipment control
robotics
optical imaging systems
FPGA programming