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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.
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The GNC Engineer (Starfall) joins the Starfall guidance, navigation, and control team to develop algorithms for an entry capsule designed for logistics and in-space manufacturing. The engineer will write production code in C++ or Python to build reliable GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, and dashboards. Key responsibilities include entry vehicle trajectory design, atmospheric entry, descent, and landing algorithms, as well as precision navigation, state estimation, and attitude determination for orbital and atmospheric flight phases. The role requires performing bulk data analysis, participating in architecture reviews, and writing technical documentation. Candidates must possess skills in orbital mechanics, control theory, and spacecraft systems design. The work involves solving complex problems related to hypersonic flight regimes, aeroheating, and multi-vehicle coordination for recovery operations and military logistics missions.
Python
C++
GNC
Control Systems
Orbital Mechanics
Classical Dynamics
6-DOF Dynamics Simulation
Monte Carlo Analysis
Hardware-in-the-loop
Aerodynamics
Sensors and Actuators
Modeling and Simulation
Algorithm Unit Testing
GNC
Python
C++
6-DOF Dynamics
Control Systems
Orbital Mechanics
Monte Carlo Analysis
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Simulation
Aerodynamics
Classical Dynamics
Algorithm Unit Testing
Systems Architecture
Sensors
Actuators
C++
Python
GNC
ADCS
6DOF Modeling
Monte Carlo Simulation
Hardware-in-the-Loop
State Estimation
Orbital Mechanics
Control Theory
Flight Software
Trajectory Optimization
GNSS
Radio Navigation
Data Analysis
C++
Python
Orbital Mechanics
Trajectory Optimization
Model Predictive Control
Convex Optimization
State-Space Methods
Classical Control Theory
Numerical Propagation
Dynamical Systems
Mixed-Integer Programming
Collision Avoidance
Simulation
Software Development
Trade Studies
GNC
Python
C++
6-DOF Dynamics
Control Systems
Orbital Mechanics
Monte Carlo Analysis
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Simulation
Classical Dynamics
Aerodynamics
Sensors
Actuators
Algorithm Unit Testing
C++
Python
MATLAB
Closed Loop Control
State Estimation
Kalman Filters
Embedded C++
Flight Software
Dynamics
Orbital Mechanics
Unit Testing
Simulation
Firmware
Rigid Body Dynamics