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SpaceX4 months ago

GNC Engineer, Starlink Controls (Starlink)

$125,000–$175,000 year

On-site · Redmond, Washington, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large
Industry
Aerospace

Job Summary

Design, analysis, and implementation of electromechanical control systems for Starlink, including satellite attitude control, momentum management, and spacecraft subsystem controls. Develop high-fidelity simulations (C++, Python, MATLAB), implement and deploy production software, and provide hardware and data review support. Work on solar array actuators, antenna gimbals, high-bandwidth active optics, Hall thrusters, and advanced state estimation methods (Kalman/information filters). Requires collaboration across hardware and firmware teams; strong software development and problem-solving in a fast-paced space-startup environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline

Additional Requirements

  • ITAR compliance: U.S. citizen or national, green card holder, refugee or asylee or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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$125k – $175k / yr

GNC Engineer, Starlink Controls (Starlink) · SpaceX

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