Sr. Software Engineer, Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis (Raptor)

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Description:

  • Maintain and improve the accuracy of the lumped-parameter thermofluid physics model of the Raptor engine.
  • Conduct engine cycle analysis to inform future engine design and thrust upgrades.
  • Perform anomaly resolution using the engine model and sparse instrumentation data.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of rocket engine performance, performance variability, and related modeling and measurement techniques.
  • Maintain and improve the engine representation used in integrated vehicle simulations, control software validation, and flight Monte Carlo analysis.
  • Develop tools and portals to analyze sources of engine performance variability and support improvements to manufacturing and engine hardware design.
  • Automate processes and software tools used to predict test performance and generate flight performance predictions for GNC and flight software.
  • Collaborate with engineers across the company to improve interoperability among tools and standardize hardware and software practices, tools, and methods.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience writing computer software.
  • 5+ years of experience with physics-based simulations of real dynamic systems.
  • Experience with dynamical systems modeling (preferred).
  • Experience with lumped-parameter modeling of physical systems (preferred).
  • Experience implementing physics-informed neural networks to solve real-world engineering problems (preferred).
  • Experience with data-driven analysis of complex systems (preferred).
  • Experience inferring root cause from sparse measurements (preferred).
  • Demonstrable proficiency in compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and materials (preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to team members, internal customers, and management (preferred).
  • Experience building data pipelines for sanitization, curation, visualization, and exploration of high-dimensional datasets (preferred).
  • Experience working with or simulating combustion engines or fluid systems (preferred).
  • Full stack web development experience, including database design and frontend development (preferred).
  • Frontend experience with Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework (preferred).
  • Backend development experience delivering well-tested, performant, and maintainable Python, C#/.NET, C++, or Java code (preferred).
  • Experience with version control, continuous integration, and Unix-like operating systems (preferred).
  • Experience with control feedback loop design and implementation (preferred).
  • Experience with numerical analysis techniques and signal processing in multiple domains (preferred).
  • Must meet ITAR export control requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. State Department authorizations.

Benefits:

  • Senior pay range of $165,000 to $230,000 per year.
  • Potential long-term incentives including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, along with short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
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