GNC Engineer: Autopilot & Orbital Control

United States Digital Space LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a GNC Engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to develop algorithms for the Starlink project. The ideal candidate will have experience in C++ or Python, and a background in orbital mechanics or control theory.

The role includes developing reliable GNC algorithms, participating in design reviews, and analyzing performance data from the satellite network. This position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $185,000 depending on level and experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience programming in C++ or Python is essential.
• Experience with GNC algorithms and simulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop GNC algorithms and tools using C++ or Python.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Analyze performance data from the Starlink constellation.
• Produce high quality documentation for algorithms and analyses.

Skills

C++ development

Python development

Orbital mechanics

Control theory

State estimation

Software design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics or engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering or physics

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a GNC Engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to develop algorithms for the Starlink project. The ideal candidate will have experience in C++ or Python, and a background in orbital mechanics or control theory.

The role includes developing reliable GNC algorithms, participating in design reviews, and analyzing performance data from the satellite network. This position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $185,000 depending on level and experience, along with comprehensive benefits.