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Full Stack Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight Systems

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 27 days ago · $125,000.00 - $160,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Full Stack Software Engineer on the Special Programs team at SpaceX, you will design and develop software that supports the exploration and validation of advanced technologies for flight systems. Your role involves building full-stack solutions, creating high-fidelity simulation software, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance system performance. This position offers the chance to work on mission-critical software that contributes to the future of spaceflight.

Our read on this posting4.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ years of professional experience building full-stack, single page web applications using JavaScript libraries (React, Lit, etc.)
  • Professional experience developing applications using Python, C, C++, or Rust
  • Experience with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle)

Nice to have

  • Professional experience programming in object-oriented languages (C++, Java, Python, or C#)
  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Experience building highly available, concurrent systems
  • Experience with containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Professional experience with Linux/Unix systems and tools

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00; Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Aerospace experience is not required, but the role involves complex challenges and high-stakes software development
  • The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance, which may affect employment if not secured
  • Extended hours and weekends may be necessary to meet project timelines

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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