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SOFTWARE ENGINEER (DYNAMICS)
The Starship Dynamics team is responsible for all dynamic and vibration analyses on SpaceX’s Starship vehicle. The group is focused on supporting structural design, analysis, and verification of the Starship booster and ship. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining software to make dynamics analyses more efficient and implementing automation to directly impact vehicle development. The software tools that you write will interface with a wide range of analyses including structural dynamics, flight data processing and review, model and analysis correlation, trajectory design, and engine dynamics. In this role, you are expected to have solid software and analytical skills, in addition to familiarity with and a desire to learn about dynamic systems and a broad range of engineering disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement tools for dynamics analysis for the Starship vehicle
- Create and maintain a cutting-edge software platform to reliably execute and manage large processing tasks
- Build highly robust software that is scalable for many analysis teams
- Work with analysis groups to automate processes to support quick development iteration
- Provide software support for test and launch operations
BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of development experience with Python, Javascript, and/or SQL (internships and school projects experience qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Background in physics or engineering-based simulation
- Knowledge of dynamics and aerospace environments
- Strong Python skills
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Demonstrated ability to own projects, critically define requirements, operate both independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, and drive a successful outcome
- Experience with full stack software development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with MATLAB
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Software Engineer (Dynamics)/Level I: $120,000.00 – $145,000.00/per year
Software Engineer (Dynamics)/Level II: $140,000.00 – $170,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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