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Software Engineer, Simulations (Starlink) at SpaceX in Redmond, WA
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeRedmond, WA$125k–$145k/yr
Skills
c++pythonsoftware designsoftware developmentdebuggingperformance optimizationunit testingphysicsmathematicsfront-end developmentwork in a team
Job Description
Summary: SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Simulation Software Engineer on the Starlink GNC team, you will help develop and maintain the in-house vehicle dynamics simulator and collaborate on building models to accurately represent multi-body physics and related simulations.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain in-house simulator as it pertains to Starlink and make continual improvements to help that system scale in performance and capability along with our constellation
- Maintain and improve the SpaceX GNC Monte Carlo simulation infrastructure as it pertains to Starlink
- Work with simulation software users to develop new features and models, and to improve user experience
- Improve reliability and performance of simulation software via continuous integration, profiling, etc
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- 2+ years development experience in C/C++
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in C++, python, front-end skills (eg, js)
- Strong software design and development skills
- Thorough knowledge of physics and math
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Required Skills: C++, Python, Software design, Software development, Debugging, Performance optimization, Unit testing, Physics, Mathematics, Front-end development, work in a team
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, 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
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
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