GNC Engineer, Satellite Power — Powering Global Satellite Internet

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Shuttle service

401(k)

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a GNC Engineer for Satellite Power Systems to design, implement, and operate control systems that manage electrical power on Starlink satellites, while optimizing health monitoring and fleet performance.

The role requires a STEM degree and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, or Java, plus strong knowledge of linear control methods. Embedded C++, MATLAB, and Simulink skills are valued; willingness to work extended hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or other STEM discipline.
• Proficient in coding with C/C++, Python or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain control systems for the flow of electrical power on Starlink satellites.
• Improve health and performance insights of electrical power systems via ground-based or vehicle estimation methods.
• Analyze satellite data to identify anomalous system or algorithm behavior.
• Invent schemes to protect the vehicle and algorithms from faults or corruption.
• Collaborate with software, reliability, and satellite operations teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a GNC Engineer for Satellite Power Systems to design, implement, and operate control systems that manage electrical power on Starlink satellites, while optimizing health monitoring and fleet performance.

The role requires a STEM degree and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, or Java, plus strong knowledge of linear control methods. Embedded C++, MATLAB, and Simulink skills are valued; willingness to work extended hours is expected.