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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 Software Engineer in Special Programs at SpaceX, you will design and develop software that supports the exploration and validation of advanced technologies for flight systems. Your responsibilities include creating high-performance modules for real-time data streaming, contributing to test automation, and maintaining simulation software. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams to enhance system capabilities and performance, directly impacting spaceflight innovations.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
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
  • Professional experience with systems programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go

Nice to have

  • Strong software design and development skills
  • Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing
  • Experience with data serialization formats such as JSON, YAML, XML, or Protobuf
  • Experience delivering robust and scalable software applications
  • Experience with Python, Java, or C#

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00; Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00
  • 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

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required for the role, which may impact employment if not obtained
  • Extended hours and weekends may be necessary to support project timelines
  • Aerospace experience is not required, but the role involves complex challenges in a dynamic environment

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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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