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GNC Engineer

93502 Mojave, California Stratolaunch, LLC

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Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to participate in the development of hypersonic flight control systems. You will contribute to the design, development, requirements verification, and test execution for hypersonic vehicle flight control systems. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Development and evaluation of advanced algorithms to satisfy Guidance, Navigation, and Control requirements + Development of hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools + Creation of Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) to document GNC designs + Perform analyses to verify algorithm designs meet requirements + Contributions to aspects of the overall flight control system design, development, implementation, integration, and test + Development of engineering tools, as needed, to complete the tasking + Regular and comprehensive communication to the Vehicle Management System and GNC Leads + Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments + Travel, as needed, to support the department **QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Required Qualifications:** + Must demonstrate the ability to perform combinations of the Essential Responsibilities + Fundamental knowledge and understanding of flight dynamics + Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals + Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities + Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance **Preferred Qualifications:** + Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience + Guidance algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis + Control, autopilot design and analysis + Navigation algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis + Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles + Flight control algorithm requirements development, design, implementation, integration, test, and post-flight analysis + Ability to communicate technical challenges and provide guidance to varied audiences explaining rationale and/or resolving concerns + Experience with software development processes and methodologies + Advanced degree with technical focus in GNC relevant areas + TS/SCI security clearance **Required Computer Skills:** + Proficient with Matlab + Proficient with Simulink + Proficient with revision control tools (Git, Bitbucket) + Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Level II ($98,100-$28,700): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience + Sr Level ( 117,000- 153,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience + Staff Level ( 152,500- 200,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience **Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable** + Position based in Mojave, CA + Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5% #hypersonicprogram #software #LI-AM1 **Benefits ( and our location(s) ( **:** + 9/80 schedule + Healthcare ( _medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs_ ) + Paid Maternity and Parental Leave + 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to 11,500 + Tuition reimbursement **This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.** Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts. Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers. Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States. **Stratolaunch** is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. **For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.** **Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law** **:** ** **Job Category:** Engineering **Req ID:** 183
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Gnc Engineer

93020 Moorpark, California Actalent

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GNC Engineer
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As a GNC Engineer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating between customer support and R&D, focusing on feature requests and facilitating bug reporting. You will collect, analyze, and evaluate preliminary data for hardware updates, collaborating with cross-functional teams to contribute to design reviews and system documentation.
Responsibilities
+ Coordinate between customer support and R&D to focus on feature requests and facilitate bug reporting.
+ Collect, analyze, and evaluate preliminary data for hardware updates.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
+ Contribute to design reviews and system documentation.
+ Analyze and integrate new sensors with a focus on flight control-related sensors such as IMU, GNSS, and pressure sensors.
+ Devise integration and sanity checking concepts.
+ Develop, implement, and test algorithms for navigation and control systems in line with project requirements.
+ Conduct simulation and analysis to verify GNC models and system performance under different operating conditions.
+ Improve performance through novel sensor calibration techniques.
Essential Skills
+ Practical experience developing GNC designs for flight systems.
+ Experience in writing code in C/C++ or Rust.
+ Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ UAV or Robotics experience.
+ Exceptional ability or demonstrated history of working on successful projects.
Work Environment
The work environment includes collaboration with cross-functional teams and involves the use of technologies such as Matlab, Simulink, and project execution tools. The role may involve working with robotics and UAV systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Moorpark, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $96.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Moorpark,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
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Gnc Engineer

35808 Redstone Arsenal, Alabama Actalent

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Job Title: GNC Engineer
Job Description
The GNC Engineer is responsible for ensuring the engineering needs are met while assisting in the planning and deployment of the design of components and their integration into systems. This role requires a multi-disciplinary work history, including GN&C, flight testing, PCB Design, and software projects. The engineer will support the development of technical proposals, drive technical and engineering conflicts to resolution, and ensure the engineering needs of assigned product development projects are met.
Responsibilities
+ Document designs and analyses with written reports, presentations, and engineering drawings.
+ Characterize, analyze, test, and troubleshoot control system hardware and software subsystems.
+ Develop and maintain tools to perform robot test data reduction and analysis.
+ Perform linearization of nonlinear models, and linear and non-linear controls analysis and algorithm design for stability, robustness, and performance.
+ Analyze systems and flight test data to support model improvements and investigate root causes of failures and anomalies.
+ Participate in and lead GN&C-related design requirements development and design reviews.
+ Develop and maintain reusable software and GN&C design components and integrate them into new designs.
+ Work on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
+ Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in guidance navigation and control (GNC), research & development (R&D), and controls.
+ Experience with fixed-wing and rotorcraft systems.
+ Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
+ 8+ years of combined experience in aircraft design, GN&C, flight testing, systems engineering, and program management.
+ Hands-on attitude with a broad range of development experience.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines and prior experience leading the development of systems for manned or unmanned air vehicles.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with Ardupilot software is a plus.
+ Familiarity with aerospace and UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems).
+ Experience with autopilot hardware and software, flight control hardware and software, Part 23 & Part 27 aircraft certification, ground control communications hardware and software, ground control support equipment, air vehicle subsystems integration & test, air vehicle systems communications hardware and software, and high voltage electrical power systems.
+ Travel within the continental U.S. is required to support flight test operations (up to 20%).
Work Environment
The role requires working onsite in Huntsville, AL, primarily in an R&D environment with a focus on UAS.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.
Annual Health Benefit NoticesCOBRADentalEnrollment InformationFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountHEALTHJOYHearing AidHospital Indemnity PlanInternational SOS - Global Assistance ProgramLiveHealth OnlineMedical & Prescription DrugVisionWellhubWellness
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
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Cleared GNC Engineer

85286 Tempe, Arizona Insight Global

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Insight Global is seeking Modeling and Simulations Engineers in the Metro Phoenix, AZ Area. Our client provides innovative solutions for national security, commercial aerospace, and space exploration. As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in the GNC team, you will be responsible for running simulations of guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace You will work closely with other GNC engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the simulations meet customer requirements and performance specifications. You will also have experience in C++ programming language and be able to read and modify existing code as needed.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3+ years of experience in modeling and simulation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace applications.
- Active Clearance is required.
- Strong knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control principles and systems.
- Experience with simulation model development and maintenance, including mathematical models and software models.
- Experience with C++ programming language, able to read and modify existing code as needed.
- Knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or Python.
- Experience with flight test programs and data analysis.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
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Specialist, GNC Engineer

75026 Plano, Texas L3Harris

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Specialist, GNC Engineering
Job Code: 27315
Job Location: Plano, TX
Job Description:
Using first-principles thinking, GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a program's path forward. GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development, implementation, testing, and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations.
The Agile Development Group specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.
Essential Functions:
+ Support simulation and software development
+ Develop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic, propulsion, and hardware/sensor models
+ Develop guidance algorithms to provide mission capability
+ Design and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performance
+ Integrate a suite of sensor feedback for Navigation and Track State Estimation development
+ Evaluate system performance, capabilities, and sensitivities using a variety of methods
+ Support root-cause failure identification and resolution studies
+ Create design/results documentation for internal and external customers
+ Support growth of GNC Functional Organization through creation of technical/process resources
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as required
+ Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
+ Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 20 lbs.)
+ Up to 10% travel may be required for field testing and/or multi-site support
+ Other duties as required
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
+ Active DoD secret security clearance
+ Experience in at least one GNC discipline ( Guidance, Navigation, Control Theory, Track State Estimation, High-Fidelity Vehicle Modeling)
+ Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Bachelor's or Masters degree in in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mathematics
+ Demonstrated problem solving and trade/parametric study execution
+ Familiarity with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR, EO/IR, etc), modes, and stabilization
+ Familiarity with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS, IMU, ADS, etc) and modes
+ Familiarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filtering
+ Background in physics/rigid body dynamics
+ Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
+ Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
+ Positive Attitude, Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence, Teaming, Delegation
+ Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
+ Commitment to organizational success and work ethic
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield)

90397 Inglewood, California SpaceX

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Gnc Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield)

Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

As an engineer on the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), Fleet Management team, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of Starshield's constellation

  • Design constellations through analysis and simulation then brings them into reality through satellite and ground software development.
  • Apply expertise in orbital mechanics to both define constellation geometry and implement the control systems necessary to maintain it, including orbit raise, station keeping, and collision avoidance algorithms.
  • Work collaboratively across engineering teams to represent the satellite system at the constellation level, ultimately defining scope and requirements for future vehicles.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, flight software, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards using C++ or Python
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Constellation design and network-level analysis of both existing and proposed systems
  • Bulk analysis to review performance data from various elements of the Starshield constellation and hosted payloads
  • Write high-quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis
  • Support your relevant on-call operations rotation, commanding satellites or reviewing data to keep our vehicles, payloads, and networks continuously operating at peak performance
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics, or an engineering discipline
  • Software development experience in either C++ or Python
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • 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, and engineering fundamentals
  • Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall
  • Experience with automating complex systems
  • Strong 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 including; structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration. Practical experience in real-world development of these systems is highly desired
  • 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 or Top Secret SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one
Additional Requirements:
  • Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical operations
  • An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: GNC Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $45,000.00/per year GNC Engineer/Level II: 140,000.00 - 170,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

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GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield)

90250 Federal, California SpaceX

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GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield)

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

GNC ENGINEER, FLEET MANAGEMENT (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

As an engineer on the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), Fleet Management team, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of Starshield's constellation.

  • Design constellations through analysis and simulation and bring them into reality through satellite and ground software development.

  • Apply expertise in orbital mechanics to both define constellation geometry and implement the control systems necessary to maintain it, including orbit raise, station keeping, and collision avoidance algorithms.

  • Work collaboratively across engineering teams to represent the satellite system at the constellation level, ultimately defining scope and requirements for future vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, flight software, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards using C++ or Python

  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

  • Constellation design and network-level analysis of both existing and proposed systems

  • Bulk analysis to review performance data from various elements of the Starshield constellation and hosted payloads

  • Write high-quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis

  • Support your relevant on-call operations rotation, commanding satellites or reviewing data to keep our vehicles, payloads, and networks continuously operating at peak performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

  • Software development experience in either C++ or Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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, and engineering fundamentals

  • Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall

  • Experience with automating complex systems

  • Strong 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 including; structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration. Practical experience in real-world development of these systems is highly desired

  • 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 or Top Secret SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical operations

  • An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

GNC Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $45,000.00/per year

GNC Engineer/Level II: 140,000.00 - 170,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional 15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere ( .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

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Satellite GNC Engineer, Project Kuiper

98073 Snoqualmie, Washington Amazon

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Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
This position is part of the Satellite Attitude Determination and Control team. You will design and analyze the control system and algorithms, support development of our flight hardware and software, help integrate the satellite in our labs, participate in flight operations, and see a constellation of satellites flow through the production line in the building next door.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and analyze algorithms for estimation, flight control, and precise pointing using linear methods and simulation.
- Develop and apply models and simulations, with various levels of fidelity, of the satellite and our constellation.
- Component level environmental testing, functional and performance checkout, subsystem integration, and satellite integration up to Day in the Life testing and mission rehearsal.
We are excited to get into space, so you can look forward to seeing your designs launch and fly soon!
A day in the life
This is an opportunity to play a significant role in the design of an entirely new satellite system with challenging performance requirements. The large, integrated constellation brings opportunities for advanced capabilities that need investigation and development. The constellation size also puts emphasis on engineering excellence so our tools and methods, from conceptualization through manufacturing and all phases of test, will be state of the art as will the satellite and supporting infrastructure on the ground.
You will find that Kuiper's mission is compelling, so our program is staffed with some of the top engineers in the industry. Our daily collaboration with other teams on the program brings constant opportunity for discovery, learning, and growth.
About the team
Our team has lots of experience with various satellite systems and many other flight vehicles. We have bench strength in both our mission and core GNC disciplines. We design, prototype, test, iterate and learn together. Because GNC is central to safe flight, we tend to drive Concepts of Operation and many system level analyses.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
- Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
- Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
- Experience with agile development
- Experience building web based dashboards using common frameworks
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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