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GNC Engineer, Phased Array Devices (Starshield)

SpaceX's Starshield program adapts Starlink capabilities for government use, focusing on communications, earth observation, and hosted payloads. The Starshield GNC team seeks an engineer with expertise in control, state estimation, and software development to design and deploy guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for phased array user terminals that operate in demanding, high-velocity environments.

Skills

  • Proficient software development in C++ (production code)
  • Experience with Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and prototyping
  • Attitude determination and state estimation algorithms
  • Control theory and feedback control implementation
  • Experience with inertial navigation and GNSS concepts
  • Design and operation of phased array antenna systems and beam-steering logic
  • Modeling, simulation, and dynamics (classical mechanics)
  • Linux development and deployment experience
  • Ability to produce validated, production-ready embedded software

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze GNC logic for Starshield phased array antennas
  • Develop real-time angular and translational navigation using onboard sensors and optimal state estimation
  • Create beam-steering and tracking/hand-off logic to maximize link integrity in challenging environments
  • Develop GNSS-independent PNT algorithms and translational estimation without GNSS ranging/timing
  • Design algorithms for high-velocity and high-maneuverability platforms
  • Support hardware development, specification of sensor packages, and customer triage
  • Derive models and build high-fidelity simulations for validation of prototype features
  • Implement, unit test, validate, and deploy production C++ software
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testing, integration, and operational deployments

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering, or related engineering discipline (required)
  • Master's degree or PhD in engineering or physics (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary range $120,000 - $170,000 (level-dependent) with potential clearance differential
  • Eligibility for company equity/stock options and long-term incentives
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
  • Opportunities to work on classified programs (with clearance) and high-impact space missions
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