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GNC Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

$125,000-$175,000 / year

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Description

Join SpaceX's Starlink GNC team to develop autopilot algorithms for the world's largest satellite constellation and user terminals, enabling global high-speed broadband internet. You will write production-level C++ and Python code, participate in design reviews, and analyze constellation performance data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, aerospace, physics, or engineering
  • Experience with C++ or Python
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and control theory
  • Experience in verifying GNC algorithms via simulation
  • Familiarity with spacecraft flight disciplines

Responsibilities

  • Develop reliable GNC algorithms and simulations using C++ or Python
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Analyze data from Starlink constellation and network
  • Write technical documentation for programs and algorithms
  • Support on-call operations rotation for satellite commanding and network monitoring
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