GNC Engineer, ADCS (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Redmond, WA
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$125,000–$145,000 / yr
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · GNC Engineer, ADCS (Starlink)

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Join SpaceX's Starlink guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team as a GNC Engineer responsible for developing highly reliable and performant algorithms using C++ or Python to automate satellite operations. You will conduct bulk data analysis, design high-fidelity simulations, and collaborate closely with other disciplines like thermal management and communications to ensure optimal system performance. With a strong background in orbital mechanics and control theory, you’ll contribute to the world’s largest constellation of satellites by designing autonomous fault-tolerant systems that enable global broadband internet access.

Skills

Python C++ Monte Carlo simulation 6DOF modeling and simulation HITL testing Orbital mechanics Control theory State estimation Vehicle dynamics Sensor models Actuator models Thermal constraints management Power budgeting Momentum management Communications systems Payload-pointing needs Flight software development Hardware-in-the-loop testing

What you'll do

  • Develop highly reliable GNC algorithms and tools using C++ or Python.
  • Design and implement GNC software for mission concepts of operations.
  • Conduct Monte Carlo simulation analysis to validate flight performance.
  • Maintain tight interfaces with other disciplines for consistent system design.
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop testing efforts, including test case design.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
  • Experience in software development using C++ or Python.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline or physics preferred.
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization.
  • Experience with state estimation and GNC algorithm verification through simulation.

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