GNC Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a GNC Engineer for Starship in Texas. In this role, you will push the boundaries of flight control systems and work with a team of accomplished engineers. You'll engage in multi-disciplinary investigations, develop dynamics simulation models, and support vehicle operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience with control systems and software languages like Python and C++. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
• 2+ years professional experience in relevant fields.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative guidance, navigation, and control systems for Starship.
• Implement new software or algorithms for mission capabilities.
• Conduct post-flight data review for improvements.

Skills

Control systems

Orbital mechanics

Python

C++

Classical dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering discipline

Job description

GNC ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As a GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for pushing the technical boundaries of flight control systems for the world’s most advanced rockets, including our next‑generation Starship vehicle, a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond. You will work with a talented team of accomplished engineers to develop, analyze, and test vehicles and subsystems for highly reliable flight. You should thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments where you adapt quickly and love to solve hard problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop innovative guidance, navigation, and control systems for Starship
• Engage in multi‑disciplinary vehicle systems investigations and design work that define the systems architecture
• Implement new software or algorithms to enable mission unique capabilities and leading edge launch vehicle performance
• Develop 6‑DOF dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
• Analyze launch vehicle trajectories, performance dispersions, and flight stability
• Conduct post‑flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions
• Support launch and mission operations of vehicles that you enabled
• Perform testing of GNC software utilizing hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and algorithm unit testing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline
• Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
• Experience with the software languages Python or C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Postgraduate degree in physics or an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, aerodynamics, sensors and actuators, modeling and simulation, and the software languages C++ and Python
• Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft system
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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