SpaceX · 3 months ago
GNC Engineer, Beam Planning
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yrSpaceX is a company focused on advancing human life in space, and they are seeking a GNC Engineer for their Starshield team. The role involves developing GNC algorithms, conducting analyses, and optimizing payload performance through modeling and simulation.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, flight software, simulations, tools, and services using C++ or Python
Conduct analyses, recommend designs, and write GNC software that balances competing requirements
Build software tools and construct scenarios to analyze system performance
Write high-quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis
Develop software models of the operation and performance of various payloads
Support your relevant on-call operations rotation, keep ground and vehicle software continuously operating at peak performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering, or an engineering discipline
Software development experience in C++ or Python
Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol test
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
Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation and validation of the simulation's models
Experience simulating satellite payload performance
Demonstrated experience in developing state estimation algorithms or optimization
Experience with RF
Linux development experience
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
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.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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