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SpaceX · 19 hours ago

GNC Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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. As a GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for pushing the technical boundaries of flight control systems for the world’s most advanced rockets, including the next-generation Starship vehicle. You will work with a talented team to develop, analyze, and test vehicles and subsystems for highly reliable flight.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop innovative guidance, navigation, and control systems for Starship

Engage in multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations and design work that define the systems architecture

Implement new software or algorithms to enable mission unique capabilities and leading edge launch vehicle performance

Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation

Analyze launch vehicle trajectories, performance dispersions, and flight stability

Conduct post flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions

Support launch and mission operations of vehicles that you enabled

Perform testing of GNC software utilizing hardware-in-the-loop testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and algorithm unit testing

Qualification

Control systemsOrbital mechanicsModelingSimulationPythonC++Classical dynamicsAerodynamicsCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline

Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation

Experience with the software languages Python or C++

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

Preferred

Postgraduate degree in physics or an engineering discipline

2+ years of professional experience in control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, aerodynamics, sensors and actuators, modeling and simulation, and the software languages C++ and Python

Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft system

Capable of solving 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