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SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Leverage machine learning and AI solutions-such as surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Leverage machine learning and AI solutions-such as surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a ... surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks--to accelerate simulations, enhance ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a ... surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks--to accelerate simulations, enhance ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software ... surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks--to accelerate simulations, enhance ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

Job Summary : SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a ... surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural networks--to accelerate simulations, enhance ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CA

$145K - $175K/yr

Own software architecture and quality of simulation software used across SpaceX. * Develop and ... Leverage machine learning and AI solutions-such as surrogate modeling and physics-informed neural ...

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How much do spacex modeling simulation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for spacex modeling simulation in the United States is $101,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Spacex Modeling Simulation vs Aerospace Engineer?

AspectSpacex Modeling SimulationAerospace Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, specialized modeling skillsBachelor's or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, simulation software, collaborative teamsDesign offices, labs, testing facilities
Industry UsagePrimarily in space tech companies like SpaceXIn aerospace, defense, and space industries
Common Search IntentComparison of modeling roles in space industryDesign and development of aerospace systems

Spacex Modeling Simulation focuses on creating and analyzing models to predict spacecraft performance, often requiring specialized software and simulation expertise. Aerospace Engineers design, develop, and test aircraft and spacecraft, involving broader engineering principles. While both roles overlap in technical skills and industry environment, Spacex Modeling Simulation is more specialized in simulation tasks within space tech companies.

Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Singularity Defense Corp.

Gardena, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

About the Company:
We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.
Job Overview:
As a GNC Engineer focused on Simulations, you will lead the development of high-fidelity physics-based simulations for end-to-end missile flight and guidance validation. These simulations serve as a digital proving ground for our flight software, autonomy stack, and control systems-enabling us to iterate rapidly and validate in silico what would otherwise require expensive, slow, or impossible real-world testing.
You'll own simulation architecture, real-time physics integration, and testbed development. If you're comfortable writing performant simulation code in Rust and Python, and you're looking to do impactful work on a system that must work the first time, this is your chance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design high-performance 6-DOF flight and physics simulations
  • Build simulation components that replicate real-world dynamics and sensor behavior
  • Integrate guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) logic into full-stack simulations
  • Develop Monte Carlo, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), and closed-loop test infrastructure
  • Collaborate closely with flight software, autonomy, and hardware teams to ensure simulation fidelity matches real-world constraints
  • Create tooling to support scenario authoring, data visualization, and performance analysis
  • Own simulation pipeline performance and determinism across a wide range of conditions

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience building simulations or numerical modeling frameworks
  • Proficient in Rust and Python for performance-critical and test-driven development
  • Understanding of rigid body dynamics, kinematics, numerical integration, and physics
  • Experience building tools for flight dynamics, aerospace simulation, or autonomous systems

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Monte Carlo testing, sensor emulation, and closed-loop control validation
  • Familiarity with real-time systems, latency-sensitive architectures, or distributed simulation
  • Experience deploying or validating autonomous systems (missiles, drones, satellites, or vehicles)
  • Familiarity with Rust game engines or physics libraries (e.g., Rapier, Bevy)
  • Exposure to 3D rendering for simulation visualization (e.g., WebGL, OpenGL, Three.js)
  • Contributions to aerospace open source or simulation frameworks (e.g., JSBSim, Gazebo)

Itar Requirements
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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