This role pays less than
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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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
729 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 479 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Simulations (Vehicle Engineering), you will join the Simulations team to 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 fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. Your daily work involves developing real-time simulation software, creating prototypes to prove design concepts, and improving the performance and reliability of existing tools. The role requires proficiency in C++, along with knowledge of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling. You will apply your understanding of classical physics and mathematics to solve complex problems. Experience with open-source C++ simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo is preferred as you develop critical software for flight vehicles including Falcon, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 777 postings across 68 companies.