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GNC Engineer, Phased Array Devices (Starshield)

SpaceX· Starshield Satellite Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $160kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

GNC engineer focusing on control, state estimation, and navigation for Starshield phased array user terminals, delivering production-ready software and algorithms to support space-based Starshield network services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analysis of GNC logic for Starshield phased array antennas
  • Real-time angular and translational navigation using onboard sensors and optimal state estimation techniques
  • Design of beam-steering logic to track and hand-off satellites while maximizing link integrity in challenging operational environments
  • Development of GNSS independent PNT (position, navigation, and timing) algorithms
  • Design and implementation of all of the above for high-velocity/high-maneuverability platforms
  • Provide engineering and data review support for hardware development, special projects, and customer support triage
  • Work with hardware engineers on the design and specification of future user terminal products and their navigation sensor packages
  • Model derivation and high fidelity simulation for development and validation of prototype features
  • Implementation, validation, unit testing, and deployment of production software (C++) pertinent to the systems described above

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering, or an engineering discipline
  • Software development experience in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience with attitude determination and/or state estimation algorithms

Skills

Required:GNC algorithm designReal-time state estimationBeam steering and link managementGNSS-independent PNT algorithmsC++ software development
Nice to have:Python or MATLAB/Simulink

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 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
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Possible 10% clearance differential up to $20,000 annually for active clearances
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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