GNC Engineer (Starship)

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Junior
Software Development
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

Description

  • Develop innovative guidance, navigation, and control systems for Starship.
  • Conduct multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations and design work that define the systems architecture.
  • Implement new software and algorithms for mission-specific capabilities and advanced launch vehicle performance.
  • Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models for GNC systems analysis and validation.
  • Analyze launch vehicle trajectories, performance dispersions, and flight stability.
  • Review post-flight data and correlate results with analyses to improve predictions.
  • Support launch and mission operations for vehicles you have enabled.
  • Perform GNC software testing using hardware-in-the-loop testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and algorithm unit testing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
  • Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
  • Experience with Python or C++.
  • Postgraduate degree in physics or an engineering discipline preferred.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, aerodynamics, sensors and actuators, modeling and simulation, and Python and C++ preferred.
  • Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems preferred.
  • Ability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision and work on schedule as an individual or integrated team member.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

OSP Engineer

Pearce Services 1K-5K Construction & Engineering

Pearce is hiring an OSP Engineer to manage telecom infrastructure relocation and protection work for road moves, highway widening, and other public infrastructure projects across a remote field-based environment.

6 hours, 35 minutes ago

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Archer 251-1K Construction & Engineering

Archer is hiring a software verification and validation engineer to support safety-critical platform software for its all-electric aircraft in San Jose, California.

C C++ Python
1 day, 6 hours ago

Mission Software Engineer

Anduril Industries 1K-5K Aerospace & Defense

Anduril Industries is hiring a Mission Software Engineer for its Maneuver Dominance team to develop mission-critical autonomy and software that integrates Anduril and third-party platforms into operational battlefield systems.

C++ Rust
1 day, 7 hours ago

Integrated Power Systems Engineer/Technician

Anduril Industries 1K-5K Aerospace & Defense

Anduril Industries is hiring an Integrated Power Systems Engineer/Technician to support the design, assembly, testing, and integration of mission-critical power systems for maritime defense hardware and autonomous vehicles.

GAN
3 days, 7 hours ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers