Embedded GNC Engineer: Spacecraft Attitude & Control

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer for the Starmind program to advance attitude control, propulsion, and mechanisms on next-gen satellites.

You will design, simulate, and implement control algorithms in C++, Python, and MATLAB, perform state estimation, and validate hardware through rigorous testing and deployment.

This role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, hands-on development, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or engineering is required.
• Strong work with closed-loop control systems and estimation.
• Experience with flight software development and testing is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electromechanical control systems for satellites.
• Develop high-fidelity simulations and integrate with analysis tools.
• Implement, validate, and deploy production software (C++) for control systems.
• Support hardware development and performance monitoring in the fleet.
• Provide data review for hardware and network-level performance.

Skills

C++ development

Closed-loop control

State estimation

Flight software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer for the Starmind program to advance attitude control, propulsion, and mechanisms on next-gen satellites.

You will design, simulate, and implement control algorithms in C++, Python, and MATLAB, perform state estimation, and validate hardware through rigorous testing and deployment.

This role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, hands-on development, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.