GNC Controls Engineer — Starlink Attitude & Guidance

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); Vor Ort; USD 125.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Zusammenfassung

SpaceX is seeking a GNC Engineer for Starlink Controls in Washington. You will apply advanced dynamics and closed-loop control to achieve robust pointing on satellites and mechanisms, including flight code in C++ and high-fidelity simulations.

Responsibilities include design and analysis of attitude control, hardware system controls, and integration of simulations with analysis tools. SpaceX offers a fast-paced startup atmosphere with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Design, analysis, and implementation of electromechanical control systems such as solar array actuators and antenna gimbals.
• Design and implement satellite attitude control and momentum management systems.
• Develop high-fidelity simulations using C++, Python, MATLAB and integrate into analysis tools.
• Implement, validate, and deploy production software (C++) for control systems.
• Assist with hardware iteration, firmware bring-up, and performance monitoring in the fleet.
• Provide engineering and data review support for hardware development and network-level performance monitoring.

Kenntnisse

C++

Closed loop control

State estimation

Embedded software

Dynamics & aerospace

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Git/CI

Jobbeschreibung

SpaceX is seeking a GNC Engineer for Starlink Controls in Washington. You will apply advanced dynamics and closed-loop control to achieve robust pointing on satellites and mechanisms, including flight code in C++ and high-fidelity simulations.

Responsibilities include design and analysis of attitude control, hardware system controls, and integration of simulations with analysis tools. SpaceX offers a fast-paced startup atmosphere with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.