This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,392–$216,562
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$192k
versus about
$183k
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
680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software) on the Simulations team, you will design, develop, and test in-house simulation software supporting all flight systems. You will program core simulation infrastructure while collaborating across engineering groups to build high-fidelity models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. Your daily work involves developing real-time simulation software for various vehicles, creating prototypes to prove design concepts, and improving the performance and reliability of existing tools. The role requires proficiency in C++, with a strong understanding of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling. You should possess knowledge of classical physics and math, including algebra and calculus. Experience with open-source C++ simulators like ROS2 and Gazebo is preferred to solve complex technical challenges related to flight system development and hardware testing.
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