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GNC Engineer, Satellite Power Systems (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Constellation Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $145kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

GNC Engineer focused on Satellite Power Systems for Starlink. Responsible for modeling, simulation, flight code implementation, and deployment of power system control features on SpaceX Starlink satellites, with emphasis on data analysis, reliability, and operating in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain control systems for the flow of electrical power on Starlink satellites.
  • Improve insight into health and performance of electrical power systems via ground-based or on-vehicle estimation schemes and fleet-wide data summaries.
  • Analyze satellite data to identify anomalous system or algorithm behavior.
  • Invent schemes to shield the vehicle from dangerous operation and shield algorithms from corruption.
  • Interface with software, reliability, and satellite operations teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or other STEM discipline.
  • Professional experience with C/C++, Python, or Java.

Skills

Required:C/C++PythonJava
Nice to have:Control SystemsState Estimation / Kalman FiltersEmbedded Systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses
  • Shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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