Software Engineer, Design Software (Starship)

SpaceX

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Design Software (Starship)

As a Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Design Software team in Starship, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining software that aids engineers in creating, analyzing, and distributing design data for spacecraft components. Your daily tasks will include integrating electronics design software with manufacturing equipment, processing mesh data, rendering 3D graphics, and building flight simulations and mobile applications. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to solve complex problems by interfacing with external APIs or hardware, ensuring that your solutions are scalable and efficient. This role requires expertise in graph databases like Neo4j, 3D graphics frameworks such as three.js or OpenGL, and experience with CAD software integration. The position offers a high degree of autonomy and responsibility within SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project, which aims to make space travel more cost-effective and reusable on a large scale.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain software for mesh processing and 3D graphics rendering.
  • Create flight simulations and applications for wearables like iPads and iPhones.
  • Integrate third-party CAD software with manufacturing equipment and systems.
  • Interface with external APIs to enhance functionality of design data tools.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand and solve technical issues.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Neo4j or similar graph technologies.
  • Proficiency in 3D graphics using three.js, OpenGL, Vulkan, or Unreal Engine.
  • Experience integrating third-party CAD software like NX, Altium, Xpedition.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to own issues from start to finish.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to build and maintain software for design data creation and analysis.

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