🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll develop closed-loop trajectory control algorithms for the world's largest satellite constellation, ensuring thousands of Starlink satellites maintain optimal positions. Your work will directly enable global high-speed internet by planning daily orbital maneuvers. You'll also write production C++ and Python code that runs on satellites and ground systems.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Develop closed-loop trajectory control algorithms for all mission phases
• Identify and implement features to improve control performance
• Conduct simulation studies and on-orbit experiments
• Write production code in C++ and Python

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, math, or computer science
• Strong fundamental understanding of dynamical systems
• Software development experience in C++ and Python

✨ Nice to Have

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field
• Expertise in orbital mechanics and maneuver planning
• Familiarity with state-space methods and classical control theory

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive base salary $125k-$175k
• 📈 Long-term incentives including stock options and cash awards
• 🏥 Comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage
• 🏖️ 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ holidays
• 🚌 Company shuttles from Seattle to Redmond office

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter call· 30 min
2. 2Technical phone screen· 60 min
3. 3On-site interviews· 4 hours

🚩 Heads Up

• ITAR requirement restricts non-US persons