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Software Engineer, Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis

SpaceX's Raptor Systems Modeling and Control Team builds and maintains physics-based models and data pipelines used to predict and analyze Raptor rocket engine performance for design, operations, and anomaly resolution. The team is seeking a software engineer who can develop, validate, and operationalize thermofluid and dynamical-system simulations, automate prediction workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve engine performance and reliability.

Skills

  • Proficiency writing production-quality software
  • Experience with physics-based simulation of dynamic systems
  • Knowledge of compressible/incompressible flow, thermodynamics, and thermochemistry
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, sanitization, curation, and visualization for high-dimensional datasets
  • Experience with version control, CI/CD, and Unix-like environments
  • Competence in numerical analysis and signal processing
  • Ability to communicate technical results and present findings to stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and improve lumped-parameter thermofluid models of the Raptor engine
  • Perform engine cycle analysis to guide design and thrust upgrades
  • Use models and sparse instrumentation to conduct anomaly resolution and root-cause analysis
  • Integrate and validate engine representations for vehicle simulations, GNC validation, and Monte Carlo flight analysis
  • Develop tools and portals for exploring engine performance variability and informing manufacturing/design changes
  • Automate prediction pipelines and software that generate test and flight performance predictions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve interoperability and standardize tools and practices

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline (required)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and ESPP
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and other employee discounts/perks
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October 17, 2025
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