Software Engineer, Simulation

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Salary

$125K-$145K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

16% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Company

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Software Engineer, Simulation Hawthorne, CA 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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SIMULATION As a software engineer on the NDE & Materials Software team, you will develop, improve, and advance our in-house multiphysics simulation engine-currently supporting high-pressure die casting and investment casting processes-to the next level. This role will expand the engine's capabilities to additional manufacturing domains, including additive manufacturing, welding, structural stress and strain analysis, grain prediction, and more. You will help apply these simulations to increase part yield, reduce inspection burden, and optimize parts across Raptor, Starship, Starlink, and other programs at SpaceX. Strong C++ software engineering skills and experience applying machine learning (ML) and AI to simulation solutions are key. Python experience is also required. The team consists of world-class experts in solidification physics, casting, metallurgy, and simulation. Experience with casting or solidification is not required-just a desire to learn, collaborate, and enable the best future for manufacturing at SpaceX. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Own software architecture and quality of simulation software used across SpaceX. - Develop and optimize next-generation software that integrates CFD tools, meshing software, and CAD platforms for multiphysics simulations; contribute to transitioning results viewing to web-based 3D tooling. - Build advanced interfaces for viewing and interpreting simulation results. - Troubleshoot and debug issues

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