Software Engineer, Simulations (Application Software)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Simulations (Application Software)

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As a Software Engineer on the Simulations team at SpaceX, you will design and develop high-fidelity real-time simulation software for all flight systems including Falcon, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship. Your daily tasks include programming core infrastructure, building models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems, and collaborating with users to enhance features and improve user experiences. You should have strong skills in C++, knowledge of distributed computing, networking protocols, memory management, and classical physics, as well as experience with open-source simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo. This role is crucial for ensuring mission success at SpaceX, which aims to advance space technology and enable human exploration of Mars.

Skills

C++ ROS2 Gazebo Docker CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software for SpaceX vehicles.
Program core simulation infrastructure for fluid, electronic, and multi-body physics systems.
Collaborate on building models of complex physical systems used in spacecraft simulations.
Enhance user experiences by working with simulation software users to develop new features.
Ensure the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of software development.

What we're looking for

Over 1 year of development experience in C++
Strong skills in software design and distributed computing systems
Proficient in classical physics, math, and memory management techniques
Experience with open source simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo
Excellent problem-solving abilities for real-time simulation challenges

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