Simulation Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering)
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
Software Engineer (Simulation Infrastructure)
Builds
High-fidelity simulation software for Falcon, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Vehicle Engineering / Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++ development, classical physics, math (algebra, calculus, Euclidean geometry), debugging, performance optimization, unit testing
Preferred skills
Distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, CPU scheduling, ROS2, Gazebo
Technologies
C++, ROS2, Gazebo
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software; Develop prototypes to prove design concepts and quantify constraints; Improve reliability and performance of simulation software; Collaborate with users to develop new features and improve user experiences
Seniority
Mid-level IC