GNC Engineer Starship

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

GNC ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As a GNC Engineer you will be responsible for pushing the technical boundaries of flight control systems for the worlds most advanced rockets including our nextgeneration Starship vehicle a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans to the Moon Mars and beyond. You will work with a talented team of accomplished engineers to develop analyze and test vehicles and subsystems for highly reliable flight. You should thrive in fastpaced dynamic environments where you adapt quickly and love to solve hard problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop innovative guidance navigation and control systems for Starship
• Engage in multidisciplinary vehicle systems investigations and design work that define the systems architecture
• Implement new software or algorithms to enable mission unique capabilities and leading edge launch vehicle performance
• Develop 6DOF dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
• Analyze launch vehicle trajectories performance dispersions and flight stability
• Conduct post flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions
• Support launch and mission operations of vehicles that you enabled
• Perform testing of GNC software utilizing hardwareintheloop testing Monte Carlo analysis and algorithm unit testing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline
• Experience with control systems orbital mechanics classical dynamics modeling and simulation
• Experience with the software languages Python or C

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Postgraduate degree in physics or an engineering discipline
• 2 years of professional experience in control systems orbital mechanics classical dynamics aerodynamics sensors and actuators modeling and simulation and the software languages C and Python
• Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft system
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Pay range:
GNC Engineer/Level I: $120000.00 $145000.00/per year
GNC Engineer/Level II: $140000.00 $170000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 & longterm 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.

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