GNC Engineer, Orbit Control (Starlink) at SpaceX in Redmond, WA is closed. It closed on Nov 13, 2026 and it no longer takes applications.
About the role
Develop closed-loop trajectory control algorithms using a mix of discrete and continuous manipulation of thrust and drag for all mission phases, including orbit raise out of the insertion orbit, station-keeping at the operational altitude, and eventual deorbit for demise in the atmosphere Identify and implement features to improve control performance, enhance prediction quality, increase solar storm resilience, and…
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