GNC Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX(11 days ago)

Redmond, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$122,500 - $170,000Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is seeking engineers to develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for their Starlink satellite constellation. The role involves writing production code and analyzing satellite system performance to ensure high-speed internet access worldwide.

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Required Skills

C++
Python
Orbital Mechanics
Control Theory
State Estimation
Software Development
Satellite Systems
Trajectory Optimization
Navigation
Simulation

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.

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