AI-Driven Vehicle Simulation & Automation Engineer

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for Engineering Simulation and Automation in Hawthorne, California. This role involves developing automated simulation tools to support the engineering of launch vehicles and spacecraft, while generating diverse datasets for AI training. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills and experience in simulation domains.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a pioneering aerospace company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of software development experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with at least one simulation domain (CFD, FEA, thermal, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated simulation pipelines that generate training datasets for AI.
• Partner with domain engineers to identify bottlenecks and improve productivity.
• Orchestrate large-scale simulation campaigns on HPC clusters.

Skills

Software development

Simulation domain experience

Scripting simulation APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or 4+ years of experience

Tools

ANSA

Star-CCM+

OpenFOAM

Abaqus

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for Engineering Simulation and Automation in Hawthorne, California. This role involves developing automated simulation tools to support the engineering of launch vehicles and spacecraft, while generating diverse datasets for AI training. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills and experience in simulation domains.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a pioneering aerospace company.