GNC Engineer: Attitude & Optical Navigation

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a GNC Engineer to maintain and upgrade attitude determination systems on Starlink satellites, and to enhance the Stargaze object-detection pipeline. The role emphasizes sensors, image processing, and real-time navigation techniques within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong C++/Python development skills, with experience in astrometric processing and sensor fusion for space applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, aerospace, physics or engineering.
• Software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, upgrade, and operate attitude determination systems onboard Starlink satellites.
• Maintain, upgrade, and operate the object detection pipeline supporting the Stargaze space surveillance system.
• Analyze sensor performance and support the design of future navigation and situational awareness sensors.

Skills

C++

Python

Astrometric processing

Image processing

Sensor fusion

Algorithms

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Aerospace/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Git

GPUs

FPGAs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a GNC Engineer to maintain and upgrade attitude determination systems on Starlink satellites, and to enhance the Stargaze object-detection pipeline. The role emphasizes sensors, image processing, and real-time navigation techniques within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong C++/Python development skills, with experience in astrometric processing and sensor fusion for space applications.