Starlink Orbit Control GNC Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Company stock options

3 weeks paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Redmond is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to develop algorithms for the world's largest satellite constellation, Starlink. You will work on trajectory control, conduct simulations, and write production code in C++ and Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering or science and strong skills in dynamical systems and software development. The role comes with competitive salary and benefits including stock options and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamental understanding of dynamical systems.
• Software development experience in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop closed-loop trajectory control algorithms for satellite maneuvers.
• Conduct simulation studies and on-orbit experiments.
• Write high quality code in C++ and Python for satellite operations.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Dynamical systems

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering discipline, physics, math, or computer science

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Redmond is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to develop algorithms for the world's largest satellite constellation, Starlink. You will work on trajectory control, conduct simulations, and write production code in C++ and Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering or science and strong skills in dynamical systems and software development. The role comes with competitive salary and benefits including stock options and paid vacation.