Embedded GNC Controls Engineer — Space Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

3 weeks paid vacation

SpaceX shuttle transport to Redmond

Stock options

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a GNC Engineer - Embedded Controls for Starlink. You will design and implement robust control systems for satellites, work on attitude control, and deploy flight software in a fast-paced startup-like space environment.

Ideal candidates have strong C++ skills, experience in closed-loop controls, and a passion for advancing commercial space. Join a leading team building the world’s largest satellite constellation for global internet access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline.
• Software development experience in C++.
• Experience with design and analysis of closed loop control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and implement electromechanical control systems such as solar array actuators and gimbals.
• Develop satellite attitude control and momentum management.
• Create fluid and power system controls for Starlink thrusters.
• Perform state estimation and attitude determination.
• Develop and maintain high fidelity simulations using C++, Python, MATLAB.
• Implement, validate, test, and deploy production software for spacecraft systems.
• Support hardware development with data reviews and performance monitoring.

Skills

C++ programming

Control systems analysis

Embedded systems

State estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/physics/engineering

Master's degree or PhD in physics or engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a GNC Engineer - Embedded Controls for Starlink. You will design and implement robust control systems for satellites, work on attitude control, and deploy flight software in a fast-paced startup-like space environment.

Ideal candidates have strong C++ skills, experience in closed-loop controls, and a passion for advancing commercial space. Join a leading team building the world’s largest satellite constellation for global internet access.