Realtime C++ Simulation Engineer for Spaceflight & Mars

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

Eligible for bonuses and stock options

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in California is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in C++ to join their Simulations team. The role involves designing and developing high-fidelity real-time simulation software for critical flight systems such as Falcon and Starship, where you'll help innovate for the company's mission to enable human life on Mars.

The ideal candidate will have excellent programming skills in C++, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to tackle complex challenges.

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 real-time simulation software used for all vehicles.
• Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts.
• Maintain high standards of excellence in software development.
• Improve reliability and performance of simulation software.
• Work with users to develop new features and improve experiences.

Skills

C++ programming

Software design and development

Debugging

Performance optimization

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline

2+ years of professional experience in software development

Tools

ROS2

Gazebo

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in California is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in C++ to join their Simulations team. The role involves designing and developing high-fidelity real-time simulation software for critical flight systems such as Falcon and Starship, where you'll help innovate for the company's mission to enable human life on Mars.

The ideal candidate will have excellent programming skills in C++, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to tackle complex challenges.