Software Engineer, Real-Time Vehicle Simulations

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer, Simulations (Vehicle Engineering) to design, develop, and test our in-house simulation software supporting all SpaceX flight systems. You will build core simulation infrastructure and model fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics, collaborating across engineering groups to deliver high fidelity simulations for Falcon, Starship, Starlink, and other vehicles.

The role emphasizes high-impact work, performance optimization, and a strong emphasis on software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience
• 1+ years development experience in C++
• Experience with simulation tools and real-time systems is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Distributed systems

Networking

Memory management

CPU scheduling

Debugging

Unit testing

Problem solving

ROS2

Gazebo

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or STEM

Tools

ROS2

Gazebo

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer, Simulations (Vehicle Engineering) to design, develop, and test our in-house simulation software supporting all SpaceX flight systems. You will build core simulation infrastructure and model fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics, collaborating across engineering groups to deliver high fidelity simulations for Falcon, Starship, Starlink, and other vehicles.

The role emphasizes high-impact work, performance optimization, and a strong emphasis on software