GNC Engineer (Dragon)

Hawthorne, CAfull timeOn Site

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$125k–$160k

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SpaceX The GNC Engineer (Dragon) at SpaceX performs mission design and implements GNC algorithms for crewed and cargo spacecraft operations. The role includes trajectory design, software implementation, mission operations support, and compliance analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions
Implement new software or algorithms to support mission unique capabilities
Select flight constants and guidance parameters
Perform post-flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions
Manage mission operations support
Perform analysis to verify compliance with contractual mission requirements including direct customer interface with NASA
Test flight software and document analysis and test results with a focus on automation and efficiency of reporting

Qualification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling and simulation (school/class projects and/or internship projects apply)
1+ years of experience with software languages C++ and/or Python (school/class projects and/or internship projects apply)

Preferred

Master’s degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
2+ years of professional experience in orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling and simulation, and the software languages C++ and Python
Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

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