GNC Engineer, Starlink Controls (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, Starlink Controls (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink Controls team as a GNC Engineer and contribute to the world's largest satellite constellation, providing high-speed internet globally. This role involves designing and implementing electromechanical control systems for solar arrays, antennas, and propulsion systems, alongside developing robust attitude control and momentum management solutions. You will work with C++, Python, and MATLAB to create high-fidelity simulations and deploy production software in space. Essential skills include expertise in linear closed-loop controls, state estimation, and embedded C++ development for electromechanical systems. This position demands a strong background in aerospace engineering or physics, coupled with hands-on experience in spacecraft operations and flight software deployment.

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C++ Python Matlab C Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

  • Design and implement electromechanical control systems for satellite components.
  • Develop satellite attitude control and momentum management systems.
  • Create fluid and power system controls for Starlink hall thrusters.
  • Optimize state estimation techniques for mechanical alignment and attitude determination.
  • Implement, validate, and deploy production software pertinent to spacecraft systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics, or engineering discipline.
  • Experience with design and analysis of closed loop control systems.
  • Expertise in linear closed loop controls analysis and state estimation techniques.
  • Strong embedded C++ development skills for electromechanical control systems.
  • Direct experience with spacecraft operations and flight software lifecycle.

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