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SpaceX · 19 hours ago

GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a GNC Engineer for the Fleet Management team, responsible for the lifecycle of Starshield's constellation, including designing and implementing control systems for satellite operations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, flight software, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards using C++ or Python

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Constellation design and network-level analysis of both existing and proposed systems

Bulk analysis to review performance data from various elements of the Starshield constellation and hosted payloads

Write high-quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis

Support your relevant on-call operations rotation, commanding satellites or reviewing data to keep our vehicles, payloads, and networks continuously operating at peak performance

Qualification

C++PythonOrbital mechanicsGNC algorithmsSimulation validationCollision avoidance methodsSoftware developmentAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics, or an engineering discipline

Software development experience in either C++ or Python

Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations

An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol test

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Master's degree or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, computer science, or physics

Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software that has been used in real-world applications/projects

Creative approach to problem-solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals

Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall

Experience with automating complex systems

Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and station-keeping

Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation, and validation of the simulation's models

Experience with space-based sensor platforms and state estimation, particularly attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation

General familiarity with the disciplines necessary for spacecraft flight including; structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration. Practical experience in real-world development of these systems is highly desired

Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry

Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one