New Graduate Engineer, GNC- '26/'27 (Starlink)

The role

New graduate engineers will develop GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards for the Starlink constellation. They will write production code in C++ or Python and participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.

What you will do

• Develop highly reliable and performant GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards using C++ or Python
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
• Bulk data analysis to review performance data from various elements of the Starlink constellation and network
• Write high quality technical documentation of programs, algorithms, or analysis
• Support relevant on-call operations rotation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline
• Software development experience in either C++ or Python
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Master's degree or PHD in an engineering discipline or physics
• Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Cradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum, magnetic, and propulsive control
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and stationkeeping
• Experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance via simulation, and validation of the simulation's models
• Experience with state estimation, particularly attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation
• Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall
• General familiarity with the disciplines necessary for spacecraft flight including; structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration
• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in Washington State
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

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.