Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
Proficiency in CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar tools, and in FEA software such as Femap, NASTRAN, ANSYS or similar. * Strong understanding of fluid mechanics ...
Proficiency in CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar tools, and in FEA software such as Femap, NASTRAN, ANSYS or similar. * Strong understanding of fluid mechanics ...
Thermal Mechanical Platform Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$78K/yr
CFD exposure to OpenFoam / Flotherm / IcePak * Strong knowledge of liquid and aircooling * CNC and Fabrication experience EDUCATION: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Thermal Mechanical Platform Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$78K/yr
CFD exposure to OpenFoam / Flotherm / IcePak * Strong knowledge of liquid and aircooling * CNC and Fabrication experience EDUCATION: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Develop and analyze reactor thermal-hydraulic models using tools such as RELAP5, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, Abaqus, or STAR-CCM+ . * Design and optimize heat transfer and fluid flow systems, including primary ...
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Develop and analyze reactor thermal-hydraulic models using tools such as RELAP5, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, Abaqus, or STAR-CCM+ . * Design and optimize heat transfer and fluid flow systems, including primary ...
Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Integrate external tools such as CAD software, simulation backends (e.g., OpenFOAM), and data stores into our pipeline * Support agent development workflows, including tooling for versioning ...
Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Integrate external tools such as CAD software, simulation backends (e.g., OpenFOAM), and data stores into our pipeline * Support agent development workflows, including tooling for versioning ...
Thermofluids Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Expert proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes. * Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid ...
Thermofluids Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Expert proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes. * Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid ...
Thermofluids Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Expert proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes. * Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid ...
Thermofluids Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Expert proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes. * Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid ...
Proficiency in CFD and numerical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS CFX/Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Numeca). * Experience with supercritical CO2 or organic Rankine cycle (ORC) turbomachinery. * Knowledge of high ...
Proficiency in CFD and numerical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS CFX/Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Numeca). * Experience with supercritical CO2 or organic Rankine cycle (ORC) turbomachinery. * Knowledge of high ...
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer (Mid-Level)
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$90K - $115K/yr
Sediment transport assessments (as applicable) * Assist in development of advanced CFD and numerical models (FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM, FLO-2D, etc.) * Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, and ...
Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer (Mid-Level)
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$90K - $115K/yr
Sediment transport assessments (as applicable) * Assist in development of advanced CFD and numerical models (FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM, FLO-2D, etc.) * Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, and ...
Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Integrate external tools such as CAD software, simulation backends (e.g., OpenFOAM), and data stores into our pipeline * Support agent development workflows, including tooling for versioning ...
Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Integrate external tools such as CAD software, simulation backends (e.g., OpenFOAM), and data stores into our pipeline * Support agent development workflows, including tooling for versioning ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Thermofluids Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Expert proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes. * Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid ...
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Thermofluids Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Expert proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes. * Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid ...
Software Engineer III
Denver, CO · On-site
$59.25 - $79.50/hr
... OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • Experience with systems modeling tools (ModelCenter, Matlab/Simulink, Python-based frameworks). • History of working with CI/CD pipelines and ...
Software Engineer III
Denver, CO · On-site
$59.25 - $79.50/hr
... OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • Experience with systems modeling tools (ModelCenter, Matlab/Simulink, Python-based frameworks). • History of working with CI/CD pipelines and ...
Senior Staff Thermal Systems Engineer
New Freedom, PA · On-site
$96K - $131K/yr
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
Senior Staff Thermal Systems Engineer
New Freedom, PA · On-site
$96K - $131K/yr
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
Senior Staff Thermal Systems Engineer
New Freedom, PA · Hybrid
$96K - $131K/yr
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
Senior Staff Thermal Systems Engineer
New Freedom, PA · Hybrid
$96K - $131K/yr
... CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) FEA (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or equivalent) MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controls Controls fundamentals (feedback loops, PID tuning, system response ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Preferred : • Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics). • Strong meshing skills for complex simulations ...
Software Engineer III
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$57 - $76.50/hr
... OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • Experience with systems modeling tools (ModelCenter, Matlab/Simulink, Python-based frameworks). • History of working with CI/CD pipelines and ...
Software Engineer III
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$57 - $76.50/hr
... OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • Experience with systems modeling tools (ModelCenter, Matlab/Simulink, Python-based frameworks). • History of working with CI/CD pipelines and ...
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SpaceX rating
8.7
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Job description
Job Summary:
SpaceX is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for their NDE & Materials Software team to develop and enhance a multiphysics simulation engine, applying machine learning and AI to improve manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
• Own software architecture and quality of simulation software used across SpaceX.
• Develop and optimize next-generation software that integrates CFD tools, meshing software, and CAD platforms for multiphysics simulations; contribute to transitioning results viewing to web-based 3D tooling.
• Build advanced interfaces for viewing and interpreting simulation results.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues related to software integration, meshing quality, and simulation accuracy.
• Leverage machine learning and AI solutions—such as surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks—to accelerate simulations, enhance efficiency, drive novel improvements, increase part yield, reduce inspection burden, and optimize parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and automate processes.
• Conduct testing and validation of simulation results using industry-standard benchmarks.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of strong C++ software engineering experience.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging Python for data analysis.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 20%).
Preferred:
• Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics).
• Strong meshing skills for complex simulations (e.g., tools like NX, ANSYS Meshing, SnappyHexMesh).
• Demonstrated experience applying machine learning and AI solutions (e.g., surrogate modeling, physics-informed neural networks, Fourier neural operators, neural operators, graph neural networks etc) to accelerate simulations.
• Experience with visualization tools (ParaView, VisIt, Tecplot) and web-based 3D tooling (e.g., Three.js).
• Experience with web development frameworks such as Flask, SQLAlchemy, and FastAPI.
• Front-end experience in React or similar JavaScript UI frameworks.
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies.
• Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel processing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail for optimizing simulation efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills for documenting code and collaborating in team settings.
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
SpaceX is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for their NDE & Materials Software team to develop and enhance a multiphysics simulation engine, applying machine learning and AI to improve manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
• Own software architecture and quality of simulation software used across SpaceX.
• Develop and optimize next-generation software that integrates CFD tools, meshing software, and CAD platforms for multiphysics simulations; contribute to transitioning results viewing to web-based 3D tooling.
• Build advanced interfaces for viewing and interpreting simulation results.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues related to software integration, meshing quality, and simulation accuracy.
• Leverage machine learning and AI solutions—such as surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks—to accelerate simulations, enhance efficiency, drive novel improvements, increase part yield, reduce inspection burden, and optimize parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and automate processes.
• Conduct testing and validation of simulation results using industry-standard benchmarks.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of strong C++ software engineering experience.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging Python for data analysis.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 20%).
Preferred:
• Experience working with numerical solvers for complex physics domains (e.g., tools like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics).
• Strong meshing skills for complex simulations (e.g., tools like NX, ANSYS Meshing, SnappyHexMesh).
• Demonstrated experience applying machine learning and AI solutions (e.g., surrogate modeling, physics-informed neural networks, Fourier neural operators, neural operators, graph neural networks etc) to accelerate simulations.
• Experience with visualization tools (ParaView, VisIt, Tecplot) and web-based 3D tooling (e.g., Three.js).
• Experience with web development frameworks such as Flask, SQLAlchemy, and FastAPI.
• Front-end experience in React or similar JavaScript UI frameworks.
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies.
• Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel processing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail for optimizing simulation efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills for documenting code and collaborating in team settings.
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
About SpaceX
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Industry
Accounting services
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hawthorne, CA, US
Year founded
2002