SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (COMBUSTION MODELING)
The goal of the SpaceX Combustion Modeling Development team is to develop first-in-class combustion simulation software that can optimize and significantly reduce the development time of the Raptor rocket engine. Work with brilliant, passionate engineers, software developers, and analysts to develop unprecedented simulation capabilities that support the rapid design of the most cutting-edge engines in the world. We have no shortage of hard problems and challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain a massively parallel, high performance combustion simulation software
- Collaborate with combustion analysts and computational physicists to develop advanced simulation tools that accelerate engine design
- Extend and improve interoperability among existing tools
- Seek out, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art features on multi-core and GPU hardware that extend simulation capabilities and improve the performance, as motivated by an aggressive engine development program
- Support all aspects of software development as a member of a cross-functional team
- Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settling for the status quo, with a focus on getting to Mars
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in C++
- Experience in software architecture/design
- Experience developing distributed/networked applications (e.g. threading, MPI, CUDA)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in computer science or an engineering discipline
- Experience working with a team on at least one large (>100,000 lines) software project
- Experience with object-oriented software design and functional programing
- Background in scientific computing, high-performance computing, or mathematics
- Basic understanding of fluid mechanics
- Strong skills with debuggers, profilers, and unit testing
- Familiar with Agile software development techniques, particularly test-driven development, and continuous integration
- Deep understanding of distributed horizontally scalable systems
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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