This role pays less than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
As a GNC Engineer on SpaceX’s Starlink orbit control team, you will develop and refine trajectory control algorithms to manage the daily orbital maneuvers of thousands of satellites, ensuring they maintain optimal positions for broadband internet service. Your responsibilities include implementing features that enhance performance, resilience, and efficiency, conducting simulations and experiments, contributing to satellite design through trade studies, and supporting large-scale constellation maneuvers. You will write high-quality C++ and Python code for both the satellites and ground systems, develop performance metrics, and document your work thoroughly. This role requires a strong background in dynamical systems, orbital mechanics, and control theory, along with experience in software development and simulation verification.
Python
SQL
bash
C
C++
data analysis
troubleshooting complex systems
test plans
field test operations
formal software development processes
hardware reliability
computers
programming languages
ground software systems
vehicle state management
commanding automation
deorbits
Washington, District of Columbiatoday
$166,000–$220,000
MATLAB
Simulink
Python
C++
Go
Linux
GNC
orbit mechanics
spacecraft attitude determination
control theory
RPOD
flight software
simulation products
autonomy tools
propulsion subsystems
orbital mechanics
MATLAB
Simulink
Python
C++
Go
Linux
GNC
Orbital_Mechanics
Control_Theory
RPOD
Spacecraft_Dynamics
Propulsion_Systems
Testing_Laboratories
Autonomy_Tools