This role pays less than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$196,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$167k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, C++ Simulations (Starlink), you will join the GNC team to architect, refactor, and build high-performance C++ core infrastructure for in-house vehicle dynamics simulators and various simulation environments. You will be responsible for developing dispersed Monte Carlo simulations, hardware-in-the-loop setups, testing frameworks, and GNC-specific data visualization tools. The role involves designing the simulation backbone to scale with a growing constellation while collaborating on multi-body physics models and environmental perturbations. You will utilize expert-level C++ skills, focusing on memory management, multi-threading, and data-oriented design to solve performance-critical problems. Required expertise includes high-performance computing, numerical methods, and proficiency in debugging and profiling. Additional experience with Python or front-end technologies for tooling is beneficial. This role addresses the technical challenge of creating high-fidelity simulations to support advanced spacecraft software and hardware development.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.
C++
Python
GNC
ADCS
Orbital Mechanics
Control Theory
State Estimation
6DOF Modeling
Monte Carlo Simulation
Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)
Flight Software
Spacecraft Systems Design
Dynamics
Navigation
Propulsion
Avionics