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This role pays less than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,750–$208,642
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$142k
versus about
$168k
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
851 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Simulation on the NDE & Materials Software team, you will develop and advance an in-house multi-physics simulation engine. You will build software to support manufacturing domains including high-pressure die casting, investment casting, additive manufacturing, welding, and structural stress analysis. Your daily work involves owning software architecture, integrating CFD tools, meshing software, and CAD platforms, and developing web-based 3D tooling for result visualization. You will leverage Machine Learning and AI, specifically surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks, to accelerate simulations and optimize parts for programs like Raptor and Starship. Required skills include C++, Python, and object-oriented programming. You will also utilize tools such as OpenFOAM, ANSYS, ParaView, Flask, and React within Linux and high-performance computing environments.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
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