GNC Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Designing and optimizing the guidance, navigation, and control systems for the Starlink satellite constellation and user terminals to enable global high-speed broadband internet.
Role type
GNC Engineer (Satellite Systems)
Builds
Autopilot algorithms, fleet management software, and control systems for thousands of satellites and two million user terminals.
Domain
Aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, satellite communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
orbital mechanics, control theory, state estimation, spacecraft systems design, optimization, software development (C++/Python)
Preferred skills
low thrust trajectory optimization, station-keeping, attitude determination, collision avoidance, numerical probability of collision methods, GNSS, radio navigation, flight software development
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Develop reliable GNC algorithms, simulations, and tools; participate in architecture and code reviews; perform bulk data analysis; support on-call operations for satellite commanding and network monitoring.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
