Simulation Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $125K - $160K. Posted on Sep 21, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Develop and maintain the high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for all vehicles Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Maintain the highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo Improve reliability and performance of simulation software Work with simulation software users to develop new features and improve user experiences BASIC…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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