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Sr. Software Engineer, Simulations (Vehicle Engineering)

SpaceX· Vehicle Engineering Software & AI
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Hawthorne, CA$165k - $265kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior software engineer role focusing on designing, developing, and testing SpaceX in-house real-time simulation software for flight systems and models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics to support missions including Falcon, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for all vehicles
  • Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Maintain the highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
  • Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
  • Work with simulation software users to develop new features and improve user experiences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years development experience in C++

Skills

Required:C++
Nice to have:Distributed computingPhysics and mathDebugging and performance optimization

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
  • Various other discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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