Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight Systems is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $125K - $160K. Posted on Aug 20, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Rapidly develop prototypes that prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Develop high-performance modules for real-time flight systems data streaming Contribute to test automation processes and CI/CD infrastructure Create and maintain high-fidelity simulation and flight software for all vehicles Continually raise the bar for excellence through improving the reliability, performance, and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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