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 closed-loop trajectory control algorithms using a mix of discrete and: continuous manipulation of thrust and drag for all mission phases, including orbit raise out of the insertion orbit, station-keeping at the operational altitude, and eventual deorbit for demise in the atmosphere
Identify and implement features to improve control performance, enhance: prediction quality, increase solar storm resilience, and reduce network impact
Conduct simulation studies and on-orbit experiments to assess configuration and algorithm changes
Contribute to the development of new satellite generations by executing trade: studies that inform hardware development and concept of operations
Support large-scale constellation maneuvers such as shell lowering and: respacing via analysis and feature development
Write high quality code in C++ and Python; Starlink GNC Engineers write: actual production code that runs on the satellites and in the ground segment
What they're looking for
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
- Develop performance metrics and dashboards to monitor the fleet
- Write clear and concise technical documentation of programs, algorithms, and analyses
- Participate in the operation of the satellite fleet
