Software Engineer - Mechanical/Thermal Tooling,… at SpaceX · Redmond

Summary: 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. In this role, you will specialize in the development of thermal and degradation analysis tools to ensure space safety standards are met for future satellite designs. Responsibilities: - Build custom software infrastructure and tooling to support thermal analysis simulations - Automate analysis workflows to reduce engineering burden - Validate and verify analysis tools and thermal models against experimental data, flight telemetry, or benchmark re-entry scenarios - Drive tests that will increase the fidelity of the available tools - Produce quality documentation of your work - Pursue performance and robustness improvements in existing tools and processes Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field - 1+ years of professional experience (internship or co-op experience can apply) - Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines Preferred Qualifications: - Strong background in Python and computer science fundamentals - Understanding of thermal/fluid networks (0-D or 1-D modeling) - Experience automating engineering workflows or simulations - Knowledge of and/or experience in MATLAB, C/C++, Git, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Workbench, Siemens STAR-CCM+ - Excellent communication and documentation skills - Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule Required Skills: Python, Thermal analysis, Automating workflows Important Skills: MATLAB, C/C++, Git, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Workbench, Siemens STAR-CCM+ Nice-to-Have Skills: deliver Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law, Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday