GNC Engineer (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Constellation design and optimization
• Fleet management and satellite orbit transfer automation, including all supporting software infrastructure
• Constellation-level and network-level analysis of both existing and proposed satellite systems
• Satellite collision avoidance
• Satellite attitude determination and control
• Satellite orbit control, such as low thrust trajectory optimization and station-keeping
• Precision state estimation and control of various network payloads (RF antennas, laser inter-satellite links)

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 PHD in an engineering discipline or physics
• Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Cradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum, magnetic, and propulsive control
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and stationkeeping
• Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation, and validation of the simulation's models
• Experience with state estimation, particularly attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation
• Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall
• 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
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay range: GNC Engineer/Level I: $135,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year
• GNC Engineer/Level II: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00/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.