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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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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Sr. Software Engineer, C++ (Simulations), 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 while collaborating with various engineering groups to build high-fidelity models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. Your daily work involves developing prototypes to prove design concepts, improving software reliability and performance, and creating new features based on user feedback. The role requires proficiency in C++, distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling. You should possess a strong understanding of classical physics and math, including algebra, calculus, and Euclidean geometry. Experience with open-source tools like ROS2 and Gazebo is preferred to solve complex technical challenges within the flight system domain.
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