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New Graduate Engineer, GNC- '26/'27 (Starlink)

SpaceX· Mesh Optical
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Entry-level engineer role for the Starlink guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team, focusing on developing autopilot algorithms and GNC capabilities for SpaceX’s Starlink constellation and user terminals. Positions are assigned to specific sub-teams based on needs and qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards using C++ or Python; production code, not just prototypes
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Bulk data analysis to review performance data from Starlink constellation and network
  • Write high quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis
  • Support on-call operations rotation, commanding satellites or reviewing network data to maintain peak network performance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline
  • Software development experience in either C++ or Python
  • Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Skills

Required:C++PythonData analysisTechnical documentation
Nice to have:Spacecraft systems understanding
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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