C++ Real-Time Flight Simulation Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Software Engineer, C++ to design, develop, and test in-house simulation software for flight systems. The role involves programming core simulation infrastructure and building models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems.

Successful candidates will have experience in C++, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and a passion for tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. SpaceX offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts.
• Improve reliability and performance of simulation software.

Skills

C++

Debugging

Performance optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ROS2

Gazebo

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Software Engineer, C++ to design, develop, and test in-house simulation software for flight systems. The role involves programming core simulation infrastructure and building models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems.

Successful candidates will have experience in C++, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and a passion for tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. SpaceX offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.