GNC Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

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Join our team as a Senior GNC Software Engineer with Top Secret Clearance, where you will develop high-fidelity models and simulations for complex space vehicle systems. Your day-to-day involves designing physics-based simulation software to analyze system-of-systems performance, including satellites, sensors, communications, and ground infrastructure. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive program-level requirements and ensure mission objectives are met through iterative design processes. Essential skills include modern C++ (C++14+), experience in state estimation algorithms, RF communication, and the ability to present compelling analyses of complex trades. This role demands expertise in modeling and simulation, alongside strong software development practices for scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C++ Python RF communication 6-DOF dynamics simulation state estimation algorithms modeling and simulation debugging performance optimization test automation scalability software design team development

What you'll do

Build software tools for system-of-systems performance analysis of space and ground systems.
Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models for GNC systems analysis and validation.
Create physics-based models for RF communications and sensor systems simulations.
Assess design feasibility to support architecture definition in complex missions.
Act as a cross-disciplinary expert, ensuring system meets mission objectives.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
1+ years of professional experience with modeling and simulation.
Strong modern software design and development skills using C++ (C++14 and above).
Demonstrated experience in developing state estimation algorithms and RF communication systems.
Ability to develop and present compelling analyses for complex technical trades.

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