GNC Engineer, Attitude Determination and Optical Navigation (Starlink)
Core
Maintain and upgrade attitude determination systems on Starlink satellites, develop object detection pipelines for the Stargaze space surveillance system, and improve sensor performance for space domain awareness.
Role type
GNC Engineer (Attitude Determination and Optical Navigation)
Builds
Attitude determination systems, object detection pipelines, and navigation sensors for Starlink satellites and the Stargaze system.
Domain
Aerospace, Satellite Constellations, Space Surveillance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, Python, Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, image processing, astrometric measurement handling, sequential estimation, fault tolerance, hardware acceleration (GPUs/FPGAs)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/math/physics, experience with star trackers/gyroscopes/magnetometers, expertise in astrometric/photometric modeling, real-time algorithm deployment
Technologies
C++, Python, Git, GPUs, FPGAs
Responsibilities
Maintain attitude determination systems onboard Starlink satellites, operate object detection pipelines for Stargaze, analyze sensor performance and support future sensor design
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC