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Full Stack Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight Systems

SpaceX· Special Programs
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $160k + bonusFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Full Stack Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and owning high-performance web applications that power simulation, emulation, and flight software for SpaceX flight systems. Works across design–build–test–operations pipeline with cross-team collaboration to enable ground and space system validation and mission-critical software.

Responsibilities

  • Build full-stack solutions that manage analysis, prototypes, and vehicles by integrating simulation software, emulators, and flight software
  • Rapidly develop prototypes that prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Create and maintain high-fidelity simulation and emulation software for all vehicles—always raising the bar for excellence
  • Continuously improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of our simulation platforms
  • Partner closely with users to design and deliver new features that dramatically improve their experience and productivity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ years of professional experience building full-stack, single page web applications using JavaScript libraries (React, Lit, etc.)
  • Professional experience developing applications using Python, C, C++, or Rust
  • Experience with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle)
  • Professional experience programming in object-oriented languages (C++, Java, Python, or C#)
  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Experience building highly available, concurrent systems
  • Experience with containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Professional experience with Linux/Unix systems and tools
  • Experience with high-performance computing systems
  • Experience contributing to a large-scale software project (>100,000 lines of code) as part of a software team
  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and test automation
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and communicate effectively
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one

Skills

Required:Full-stack web developmentProgramming languagesRelational databases

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays)
  • discounts and other perquisites
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • stock or long-term cash incentive opportunities
  • potential discretionary bonuses
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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