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SpaceX · 3 weeks ago

GNC Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$122K/yr - $145K/yr

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of space, with the aim of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a GNC Engineer to join the Starlink guidance, navigation, and control team, responsible for writing autopilot algorithms for a large satellite constellation and user terminals to provide high-speed internet globally.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards using C++ or Python; Starlink GNC Engineers write actual production code, not just prototypes for transcription by another team

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Bulk data analysis to review performance data from various elements of the Starlink constellation and network

Write high quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis

Support your relevant on-call operations rotation, commanding satellites or reviewing network data to keep our network continuously operating at peak performance

Qualification

Orbital mechanicsControl theorySoftware developmentState estimationC++PythonSpacecraft systems designTrajectory optimizationAnalytical skillsProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline

Software development experience in either C++ or Python

Preferred

Master's degree or PHD in an engineering discipline or physics

Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects

Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals

Cradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum, magnetic, and propulsive control

Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and stationkeeping

Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation, and validation of the simulation's models

Experience with state estimation, particularly attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation

Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall

General familiarity with the disciplines necessary for spacecraft flight including; structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration. Practical experience in real world development of these systems is highly desired

Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry

Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal