Senior Software Engineer, C Simulations - SpaceX

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core simulation infrastructure in C++ for flight system support.
• Build and validate models of fluid dynamics, electronics, and multi‑body physics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate simulation outputs into flight system workflows.
• Implement rigorous testing, profiling, and performance optimization for large‑scale simulations.
• Document architecture, design decisions, and best practices for future maintainability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in C++ (C++17/20) and object‑oriented design.
• Strong background in physics‑based simulation, including fluid dynamics and multi‑body dynamics.
• Proficiency with numerical methods, finite element or finite volume techniques.
• Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration, and automated testing.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.