SpaceX · 2 days ago
Sr. GNC Engineer (Dragon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced space technologies. As a Sr. GNC Engineer on the Dragon team, you will be responsible for mission design and implementation of GNC algorithms for crewed and cargo spacecraft, ensuring the success of various missions including those to the ISS.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions
Develop flight constants and guidance parameters, verified via analysis to meet mission requirements subject to mission and vehicle constraints
Support launch and mission operations from preflight testing through console operation, post-flight data review, and anomaly resolution
Develop software automation tools for mission design, analysis, test, and reporting
Implement new software or algorithms to support mission unique capabilities
Perform analysis to verify compliance with contractual mission requirements including direct customer interface with NASA
Test flight software and document analysis and test results with a focus on automation and efficiency of reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
5+ years of experience with the software languages C++ and Python
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
5+ years of professional experience in orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling and simulation, and the software languages C++ and Python
Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems
Capability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Expert in building complex software systems using C++ and Python including back infrastructure and user interfaces
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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