GNC Engineer (Dragon)

About Spacex

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.

Job Summary

The GNC Engineer (Dragon) will be responsible for trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions.

Key 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

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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Level I: $120,000.00 – $145,000.00/per year Level II: $140,000.00 – $170,000.00/per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company.