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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.
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$130,000–$165,000
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As a Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software) on the Simulations team, you will design, develop, and test in-house simulation software supporting all flight systems. You will be responsible for programming core simulation infrastructure and collaborating with various engineering groups to build high-fidelity models of multi-body physics, electronics, and fluids. Your daily work involves developing prototypes to prove design concepts, improving software performance, and creating new features based on user feedback. The role requires proficiency in C++, along with knowledge of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling. You should possess a strong grasp of classical physics and mathematics, including algebra, calculus, and Euclidean geometry. Experience with open-source C++ simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo is preferred to help solve complex technical challenges for flight hardware and software development.