GNC Engineer: Orbit Determination & Space Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a GNC Engineer focused on orbit determination and Starlink operations. You will maintain and enhance orbit determination tools, process optical and radar data, and support collision avoidance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a STEM field and experience with Python or C++. SpaceX offers stock incentives, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), generous vacation and holidays, plus shuttle service from Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or STEM field.
• Experience with Python or C++ for software development.
• Advanced degree preferred with orbit determination focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate orbit determination tools and pipelines.
• Develop image processing algorithms for object detection and data association.
• Collaborate with teams for real-time decision making in collision avoidance.
• Improve algorithms for higher accuracy and reliability.

Skills

Python

C++

Orbit determination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Git

Image processing tools

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a GNC Engineer focused on orbit determination and Starlink operations. You will maintain and enhance orbit determination tools, process optical and radar data, and support collision avoidance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a STEM field and experience with Python or C++. SpaceX offers stock incentives, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), generous vacation and holidays, plus shuttle service from Seattle.