GNC & ADCS Engineer: High-Precision Spacecraft

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive medical, vision, and ...

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Company shuttles Seattle–Redmond

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a GNC Engineer for ADCS on the Starlink program to develop and validate attitude control software, simulations, and analysis tools. You will contribute to autonomous spacecraft operations and collaborate across subsystems to ensure mission success.

Applicants should have a background in aerospace engineering or physics, strong coding skills in C++ or Python, and a passion for advancing space technology and reliability in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace, computer science, physics, or engineering.
• Proficient in C++ or Python with production-quality code.
• Interest in guidance, navigation, and control for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable GNC algorithms and production-quality code in C++ or Python.
• Participate in architecture reviews and design challenges.
• Analyze mission data from Starlink constellation.
• Document programs, algorithms, and analyses.
• Design GNC software for autonomous spacecraft operation across mission phases.
• Collaborate with thermal, power, and communications teams.
• Support on‑call operations and satellite commanding.

Skills

C++

Python

Orbital mechanics

Control theory

State estimation

GNC

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

SpaceX seeks a GNC Engineer for ADCS on the Starlink program to develop and validate attitude control software, simulations, and analysis tools. You will contribute to autonomous spacecraft operations and collaborate across subsystems to ensure mission success.

Applicants should have a background in aerospace engineering or physics, strong coding skills in C++ or Python, and a passion for advancing space technology and reliability in a fast-paced startup environment.