GNC Engineer, Collision Avoidance (Starlink)
Core
Design and implement autonomous on-satellite collision avoidance algorithms and ground services for the Starlink satellite constellation to ensure safe operation and prevent collisions.
Role type
Senior IC GNC engineer (collision avoidance)
Builds
Autonomous satellite maneuvering systems, ground-side scheduling services, and orbit determination tools
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Operations / Orbital Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++, Python, orbital mechanics, state estimation, Kalman filtering, Monte Carlo analysis, telemetry analysis, systems engineering
Preferred skills
Master's degree, space mission design experience, numerical probability of collision methods (Alfano, Foster, Hall), micrometeoroid/orbital debris analysis, spacecraft flight experience
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Design and implement autonomous on-satellite collision avoidance algorithms; Design and implement ground services for automated maneuver scheduling; Design and implement tools and dashboards for monitoring system performance; Design and implement orbit determination systems; Run Monte Carlo analysis; Analyze bulk telemetry data; Write integrated test cases; Monitor on-orbit system performance and troubleshoot; Coordinate with third-party data providers; Execute manual intervention when necessary
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
