GNC Beam Planning Engineer - On-Orbit & Simulation

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a GNC Engineer to develop algorithms and software for the Starshield program, utilizing C++ and Python. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field and relevant software development experience.

This role emphasizes strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on experience and level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Software development experience in C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop GNC algorithms and flight software using C++ or Python.
• Conduct analyses and recommend designs for GNC software.
• Write technical documentation for programs and algorithms.

Skills

C++ software development

Python software development

State estimation algorithms

Optimization techniques

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a GNC Engineer to develop algorithms and software for the Starshield program, utilizing C++ and Python. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field and relevant software development experience.

This role emphasizes strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on experience and level.