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Remote Flight Simulator Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

SpaceX

Software Engineer (Flight Reliability)

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$145K - $200K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FLIGHT RELIABILITY) The Flight Reliability software team creates mission ... Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: ...

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HiddenLayer

Lead Engineer, AI Attack Simulation

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$116K - $153K/yr

Lead Engineer, AI Attack Simulation Remote [within the US] ABOUT THE ROLE: HiddenLayer is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer, AI Attack Simulation to own the technical direction and execution of our ...

System One

Nuclear Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$52 - $85/hr

Remote - offsite Hours: 40.0 Overview System One is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Methods ... Incorporate additional 3rd-party programs in our simulation ecosystem as necessary to support ...

System One

Nuclear Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$52 - $85/hr

Remote - offsite Hours: 40.0 Overview System One is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Methods ... Incorporate additional 3rd-party programs in our simulation ecosystem as necessary to support ...

System One

Nuclear Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$52 - $85/hr

Remote - offsite Hours: 40.0 Overview System One is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Methods ... Incorporate additional 3rd-party programs in our simulation ecosystem as necessary to support ...

System One

Nuclear Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$52 - $85/hr

Remote - offsite Hours: 40.0 Overview System One is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Methods ... Incorporate additional 3rd-party programs in our simulation ecosystem as necessary to support ...

Trunk Tools

Senior AI Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$117K - $160K/yr

Seattle / Palo Alto / Remote Centific'sPhysical AI team is building next-generation AI systems at ... Contribute to AI systems for simulation, digital twins, roboticsperception, dexterous manipulation ...

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How much do remote flight simulator engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote flight simulator engineer in Seattle, WA is $134,870.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,100.00 and $130,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Flight Simulator Engineer vs Remote Flight Instructor?

AspectRemote Flight Simulator EngineerRemote Flight Instructor
CredentialsRelevant engineering certifications, FAA or EASA licenses, technical degreesFlight instructor certifications, FAA or EASA licenses, pilot ratings
Work EnvironmentSimulator development labs, remote technical supportRemote classroom sessions, live flight training via simulators
Industry UsageAircraft manufacturers, simulation companies, airlinesFlight schools, airlines, training organizations

The main difference is that Remote Flight Simulator Engineers focus on developing and maintaining flight simulation software and hardware, requiring technical engineering skills. In contrast, Remote Flight Instructors provide training and instruction to pilots using simulators, emphasizing teaching and pilot certification. Both roles may work remotely and require aviation credentials, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Flight Simulator Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,870 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Software Engineer (Flight Reliability)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA • On-site, Remote

$145K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FLIGHT RELIABILITY)

The Flight Reliability software team creates mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers to help SpaceX maintain its incredible launch record. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX.
  • Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates.
  • Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development.
  • Deep dive into your users' problems to find and create efficient solutions.
  • Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
  • 1+ years of experience in full stack development.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language.
  • 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications.
  • Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
  • Expertise in designing software systems.
  • Expertise in profiling and improving application performance.
  • Experience designing and deploying agentic AI systems, including LLM prompting, context retrieval, evaluation, and monitoring.
  • Production experience with Docker.
  • Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework.
  • Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence.
  • This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00
Level 2: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00

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 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

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Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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