GNC Engineer (Dragon)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

78d • $120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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. The GNC Engineer (Dragon) will be responsible for various tasks related to trajectory design, optimization, and mission support for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees