The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, flight software,: simulations, tools, and services using C++ or Python
Conduct analyses, recommend designs, and write GNC software that balances competing requirements
Build software tools and construct scenarios to analyze system performance
Write high-quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis
Develop software models of the operation and performance of various payloads
Support your relevant on-call operations rotation, keep ground and vehicle: software continuously operating at peak performance
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software: engineering, or an engineering discipline
- Software development experience in C++ or Python
- Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
- Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation and validation of the simulation's models