Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)
Core
Design, develop, and test in-house high-fidelity real-time simulation software for SpaceX flight systems, including models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics.
Role type
Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)
Builds
High-fidelity simulation infrastructure and models for Falcon, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / Simulation Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++ development, distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, CPU scheduling, classical physics, math (algebra, calculus, Euclidean geometry), debugging, performance optimization, unit testing
Preferred skills
ROS2, Gazebo, open source C++ simulators
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for all vehicles; Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints; Improve reliability and performance of simulation software; Work with simulation software users to develop new features and improve user experiences
Seniority
Individual Contributor