Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$160,000–$225,000 / yr
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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 · Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)

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As a Senior Simulation Software Engineer at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, you will join the Simulations team to design and develop high-fidelity real-time simulation software for all flight systems including Falcon, Starship, and Dragon. 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 user experiences. The role requires strong skills in C++, understanding of distributed computing, networking protocols, memory management, and classical physics principles. Familiarity with open-source simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo is a plus as you contribute to mission-critical software that supports SpaceX’s ambitious goals for space exploration.

Skills

C++ ROS2 Gazebo Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Linux Python CUDA OpenGL HPC Classical Physics Calculus Algebra Euclidean Geometry

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software for SpaceX vehicles.
  • Program core simulation infrastructure to support fluid, electronic, and multi-body physics models.
  • Collaborate on building advanced mathematical and physical models within the simulation framework.
  • Enhance user experiences by developing new features based on feedback from users.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of software quality and performance standards.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software development experience or a relevant bachelor's degree
  • Strong C++ programming skills and 2+ years of C++ development experience
  • Proficient in classical physics, algebra, calculus, and Euclidean geometry
  • Experience with distributed computing systems and networking protocols
  • Knowledge of memory management and CPU scheduling techniques

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