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Key Highlights
- Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk
- Headquartered in Hawthorne, California
- Developed Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets
- Raised over $7 billion with a valuation of $137 billion
SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, is a leading aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company has developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft, which delivers cargo to the International Space Statio...
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Overview
SpaceX is hiring a GNC Engineer to design and implement physics-based system-of-systems simulation software for space vehicles. You'll work with C, C++, and Python to analyze complex interactions and drive program-level requirements. This role requires a strong background in guidance, navigation, and control systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, with experience in designing and implementing simulation software for complex systems. Your expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python allows you to develop robust models and tools for performance analysis. You thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively across engineering groups to drive critical design decisions and trade-offs.
You possess a deep understanding of system-of-systems performance analysis, and you are skilled at balancing competing requirements to recommend optimal designs. Your analytical mindset enables you to develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models and physics-based models for RF communications and sensor systems. You are detail-oriented and enjoy solving complex problems, making you a valuable asset in high-impact projects.
What you'll do
As a GNC Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for building software tools and constructing scenarios to perform system-of-systems performance analysis. You will conduct analyses and recommend designs that balance competing requirements, ensuring the success of large multi-vehicle missions. Your role will involve developing 6-DOF dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation, as well as creating a library of space and ground systems models.
You will assess the feasibility of various designs in support of architecture definition, collaborating closely with other engineering teams to ensure alignment on program-level requirements. Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of technologies aimed at enabling human life on Mars, making your work both challenging and rewarding.
What we offer
At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the aerospace industry.
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