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Software Engineer, Simulation

SpaceX· NonDestructive Evaluation - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $160kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Software engineer on the NDE & Materials Software team building and expanding an in-house multi-physics simulation engine for manufacturing domains (die casting, additive manufacturing, welding, structural analysis, etc.) and applying ML/AI to accelerate simulations across SpaceX programs.

Responsibilities

  • Own software architecture and quality of simulation software used across SpaceX.
  • Develop and optimize next-generation software that integrates CFD tools, meshing software, and CAD platforms for multi-physics simulations; contribute to transitioning results viewing to web-based 3D tooling.
  • Build advanced interfaces for viewing and interpreting simulation results.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues related to software integration, meshing quality, and simulation accuracy.
  • Leverage machine learning and AI solutions—such as surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks—to accelerate simulations, enhance efficiency, drive novel improvements, increase part yield, reduce inspection burden, and optimize parts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and automate processes.
  • Conduct testing and validation of simulation results using industry-standard benchmarks.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
  • 2+ years of software development experience in C++, Python, or other object oriented languages.

Skills

Required:Software architectureC++Python
Nice to have:Numerical solversMeshingVisualization/toolsWeb developmentFrontendDatabasesLinux

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential stock-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses potential
  • Discounts and perks
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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