GNC Engineer: Attitude & Optical Navigation (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a GNC Engineer for Attitude Determination and Optical Navigation (Starlink). You will maintain attitude determination systems on Starlink satellites, support sensor development, and improve object tracking within the Stargaze surveillance system. You should have a B.S.

in a relevant field and strong C++/Python skills; advanced degrees and star tracker knowledge are a plus. The role emphasizes real-time navigation tech, image processing, and space-domain awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline.
• Software development experience in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Python

Star trackers

Image processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/physics

Advanced degree in engineering/physics

Tools

Git

GPUs

FPGAs

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a GNC Engineer for Attitude Determination and Optical Navigation (Starlink). You will maintain attitude determination systems on Starlink satellites, support sensor development, and improve object tracking within the Stargaze surveillance system. You should have a B.S.

in a relevant field and strong C++/Python skills; advanced degrees and star tracker knowledge are a plus. The role emphasizes real-time navigation tech, image processing, and space-domain awareness