This role pays more than
70%
of similar roles. Most pay
$152,000–$208,900
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$180k
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
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Engineer, Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis (Raptor) joins the Raptor Systems Modeling and Control Team to support the power-balance, optimal control, and calibration of advanced rocket engines. The role involves maintaining lumped-parameter thermofluid physics models, conducting engine cycle analysis for design upgrades, and performing anomaly resolution using sparse instrumentation. You will develop tools and portals to analyze performance variability, automate software for flight predictions, and improve interoperability across internal systems. Key technical requirements include experience with physics-based simulations of dynamic systems, data pipeline construction, and numerical analysis. Preferred skills include implementing physics-informed neural networks, full-stack web development using Angular or React, and backend programming in Python, C#/.NET, C++, or Java. The work focuses on the core engineering challenges of rocket engine performance, thermochemistry, and fluid systems to ensure flight safety and optimality.
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Python
C#/.NET
C++
Java
Angular
React
JavaScript
Version Control
Data Pipelines
Numerical Analysis
Signal Processing
Physics-based Simulation
Monte Carlo Analysis
Thermodynamics
Dynamical Systems Modeling
Physics-based Simulation
Data Pipelines
Full Stack Web Development
Database Design
Version Control
Unix
Signal Processing
Numerical Analysis
Monte Carlo Analysis
Thermodynamics