SpaceX · 4 hours ago
GNC Engineer, Starlink Controls (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $145K/yrSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a GNC Engineer for the Starlink project, responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of control systems for satellites and propulsion systems. This role involves working on vehicle design trades, simulation, and flight code implementation to enhance the performance of Starlink’s satellite constellation.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analysis, implementation of electromechanical control systems such as solar array actuators, antenna gimbals, and high bandwidth active optics
Design, analysis, implementation of satellite attitude control and momentum management systems
Design, analysis, implementation of fluid and power system controls for the Starlink hall thrusters
Optimal state estimation as applied to mechanical alignment and attitude determination
Hardware performance specification and sizing, support for hardware iteration and firmware bringup, design qualification, automated production screening, and performance monitoring in the fleet
Development and maintenance of high fidelity simulations using C++, python, matlab, integration of those simulations into collaborative analysis tools
Implementation, validation, unit testing, and deployment of production software (C++) pertinent to the systems described above
Provide engineering and data review support for hardware development, network level performance monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline
Software development experience in C++
Experience with design and analysis of closed loop control systems
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
Very strong expertise and demonstrated project or professional experience in linear closed loop controls analysis and design, including state space and frequency domain methods
Experience with flexible body dynamics and reduced finite element models thereof in the context of closed loop control systems analysis
Expertise in state estimation, kalman filters, information filters, etc
Strong expertise in embedded C++, ideally in the context of electromechanical control systems firmware
Strong understanding of classical rigid body dynamics, orbital mechanics, modeling and simulation thereof
Direct experience with spacecraft operations and flight software development, testing, and deployment
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems in a self-directed manner
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
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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