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GNC Engineer (Starlink)

2 days, 7 hours ago
United States
Full-time
Mid Level
Robotics Engineer
Software Development
C++ Python
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SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002
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Description

  • Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards in C++ or Python.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and code reviews.
  • Analyze bulk performance data from the Starlink constellation and network.
  • Write high-quality technical documentation for programs, algorithms, and analyses.
  • Support on-call operations by commanding satellites or reviewing network data to maintain peak network performance.
  • Work on constellation design and optimization for Starlink sub-teams.
  • Develop automation and supporting software for fleet management and satellite orbit transfers.
  • Contribute to satellite collision avoidance, attitude determination and control, orbit control, and payload state estimation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics, or an engineering discipline.
  • Software development experience in either C++ or Python.
  • Master's degree or PhD in an engineering discipline or physics (preferred).
  • Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real-world applications/projects (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, including low-thrust trajectory optimization and stationkeeping (preferred).
  • Experience verifying GNC algorithm performance through simulation and validating simulation models (preferred).
  • Experience with state estimation, including attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation (preferred).
  • Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall (preferred).
  • Ability to identify and solve complex problems with little to no supervision.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet U.S. ITAR export authorization requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorization.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $135,000-$160,000 for GNC Engineer/Level I and $155,000-$185,000 for GNC Engineer/Level II.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

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