This role pays less than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$134,000–$192,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$163k
for comparable roles.
Based on 237 similar postings.
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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.
SpaceX currently has
604 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
Join SpaceX's Starlink guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team as a GNC Engineer where you will develop highly reliable algorithms for thousands of satellites in the world’s largest constellation. Your daily tasks include writing production code in C++ or Python to create simulations, tools, and dashboards that optimize satellite orbits, manage fleet operations, and ensure collision avoidance. You’ll also analyze bulk data from the Starlink network to enhance performance and maintain on-call support for real-time satellite command and monitoring. Ideal candidates have a background in orbital mechanics, control theory, and spacecraft systems design, along with experience in software development using C++ or Python. This role demands expertise in state estimation, low thrust trajectory optimization, and strong knowledge of numerical probability of collision methods.
C++
Python
Orbital mechanics
Relative orbital dynamics
Maneuver planning
Collision avoidance
State-space methods
Classical control theory
Trajectory optimization
Model predictive control
Convex optimization
Mixed-integer programming
Numerical propagation methods
High-order gravity models
Atmosphere models
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
C++
Linux
Control Theory
Orbital Mechanics
State Estimation
Feedback Control
Robotics
Antenna Design
RF Technology
GNSS
Inertial Navigation Systems
Classical Dynamics
Modeling and Simulation