SpaceX

Aerospace

GNCEngineer,FleetManagement(Starshield)

$125–175k Hawthorne, California, United States
The Brief

“GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield) at SpaceX. Skills: GNC algorithms, Orbital mechanics, Software development, Constellation design. Develop GNC algorithms. Develop flight software”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain constellation geometry; Maintain orbit raise; Maintain station keeping; Maintain collision avoidance; Define scope and requirements for future vehicles; Keep vehicles operating at peak performance; Keep payloads operating at peak performance; Keep networks operating at peak performance

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Exceptional analytical skills; Identifying and solving complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

Able to work extended hours and weekends, Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, Eligible to obtain U.S. Department of State authorizations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics, or an engineering discipline, Software development experience in either C++ or Python

Nice to Have

Master's degree or Ph. D. in an engineering discipline, computer science, or physics, Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software that has been used in real-world applications/projects, Creative approach to problem-solving, Exceptional analytical skills, Engineering fundamentals, Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall, Experience with automating complex systems, Understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and station-keeping, Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation, and validation of the simulation's models, Experience with space-based sensor platforms and state estimation, particularly attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation, General familiarity with the disciplines necessary for spacecraft flight structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration, Practical experience in real-world development of these systems, Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction, Passion for advancing the commercial space industry, Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere, Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

What You'll Do.

Develop GNC algorithms

Develop flight software

Participate in reviews

Review performance data

Write technical documentation

Support on-call operations

Review satellite data

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working collaboratively across engineering teams; Represent satellite system at constellation level

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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