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Real-Time Vehicle Simulation Software Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

spacexHawthorne (CA)

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About the role

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer on the Simulations team to design, develop, and test in-house simulation software supporting flight systems. You will model fluids, electronics, and multibody dynamics to build high-fidelity simulations used across SpaceX programs like Falcon and Starship. You will collaborate with engineering groups to implement the core simulation infrastructure, optimize performance, and ensure software quality through rigorous testing and best

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