Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight SystemsNew$160K

The opportunity

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

What you'll do

  • Rapidly develop prototypes that prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

  • Develop high-performance modules for real-time flight systems data streaming

  • Contribute to test automation processes and CI/CD infrastructure

  • Create and maintain high-fidelity simulation and flight software for all vehicles

  • Continually raise the bar for excellence through improving the reliability,: performance, and scalability of our simulation and flight platforms

  • Partner closely with engineers and customers to design and deliver new: features that dramatically improve system capabilities and performance

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science: discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
  • Professional experience with systems programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go
  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing