SpaceX · 22 hours ago
GNC Engineer, Device Navigation and Beam Pointing (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $145K/yrSpaceX 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. They are seeking a GNC Engineer to join the Starlink team, focusing on designing and analyzing GNC logic for satellite navigation and beam pointing. The role involves working on real-time navigation, software development, and collaboration with hardware engineers to enhance the Starlink system.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and analysis of GNC logic for consumer and enterprise Starlink phased array antennas
Real-time angular and translational navigation using onboard sensors and optimal state estimation techniques
Design of beam-steering logic to track and hand-off satellites while maximizing link integrity in challenging operational environments
Develop features which will enable Starlink to be deployed in a variety of new applications, including ships, aircraft, spacecraft, and more
Provide engineering and data review support for hardware development, special projects, and customer support triage
Work with hardware engineers on the design and specification of future user terminal products and their navigation sensor packages
Model derivation and high fidelity simulation for development and validation of prototype features
Implementation, validation, unit testing, and deployment of production software (C++) pertinent to the systems described above
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics, or an engineering discipline
Experience in Software Development for physical systems or real-world hardware
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
Demonstrated project or professional experience in state estimation, feedback control, robotics, antenna design and actuation, RF or similar
Experience interfacing with real world hardware, beyond simulations (sensors, robotics, autonomous vehicles, etc..)
Experience implementing state estimation algorithms and/or attitude determination
Direct experience with inertial navigation systems
Direct experience with GNSS
Multi-GNSS measurement models
Loosely/tightly coupled state estimation
Carrier phase compensation and integer ambiguity resolution
Ionospheric compensation and modeling via radio occultation measurements
Externally supplied constellation ephemeris + clock augmentation
PPP/RTK
Experience with GNSS receiver and antenna hardware and integration (time synchronization, PTP, PPS, receiver firmware and RTCM protocol)
Linux development experience
Strong understanding of classical dynamics, modeling and simulation, and software development
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
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
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 time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
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