GNC Engineer, Device Navigation and Beam Pointing (Starlink)
Core
Designing and implementing guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) logic for Starlink phased array antennas and user terminals to enable global broadband internet.
Role type
GNC Engineer (Device Navigation and Beam Pointing)
Builds
Autopilot algorithms for thousands of satellites and one million+ user terminals
Domain
Satellite communications, orbital mechanics, control theory
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
control theory, state estimation, orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems design, optimization, software development, C++, Linux development, hardware interfacing
Preferred skills
Master's/PhD in physics or engineering, state estimation, feedback control, robotics, antenna design, actuation, RF, inertial navigation systems, GNSS, carrier phase compensation, ionospheric compensation, PPP/RTK
Technologies
C++, Linux, GNSS, RF, PTP, PPS, RTCM protocol
Responsibilities
Design and analysis of GNC logic for consumer and enterprise Starlink 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; Develop features for new applications including ships, aircraft, and spacecraft; Model derivation and high fidelity simulation for development and validation of prototype features; Implementation, validation, unit testing, and deployment of production software (C++)
Seniority
Mid to Senior level (Level I/II)