Senior C++ Real-Time Space Simulations Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA, is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer specializing in C++ for their Simulations team. You will design, develop, and test simulation software crucial for all SpaceX flight systems and contribute to supporting high-fidelity simulations for Falcon and Starship missions.

This role demands strong C++ development skills and offers multiple benefits including competitive salary and comprehensive medical packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years development experience in C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software for vehicles.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts.
• Improve reliability and performance of simulation software.
• Work with users to develop new features.

Skills

C++

Software design

Debugging

Performance optimization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or STEM discipline

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA, is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer specializing in C++ for their Simulations team. You will design, develop, and test simulation software crucial for all SpaceX flight systems and contribute to supporting high-fidelity simulations for Falcon and Starship missions.

This role demands strong C++ development skills and offers multiple benefits including competitive salary and comprehensive medical packages.