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# GNC Engineer, Phased Array Devices (Starshield)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Hardware Design, Inertial Navigation Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Software Engineering, AngularJS, Linux Development, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Front End Software Development, GNSS
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/gnc-engineer-phased-array-devices-starshield-hawthorne-ca--c5878075-1502-4a70-9ed1-1c37a817a2a5

## About the Role

Government, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Algorithms, Continuous Improvement, Software Development, Production Systems, Network Software, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Hardware Administration, * Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering, or an engineering discipline

 * Software development experience in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB/Simulink
 * Experience with attitude determination and/or state estimation algorithms

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
 * Demonstrated project or professional experience in state estimation, feedback control, robotics, antenna design and actuation, or similar
 * Direct experience with inertial navigation systems, GNSS, and phased array antenna systems
 * Experience with translational state estimation in the absence of GNSS ranging and timing information
 * Experience with loosely/tightly coupled state estimation
 * Linux development experience
 * Strong understanding of classical dynamics, modeling and simulation, and software development
 * Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
 * Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
 * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
 * Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations
 * An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing, * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

## Description

* Design and analysis of GNC logic for Starshield phased array antennas
 * Real-time angular and translational navigation using onboard sensors and optimal state estimation techniques
 * Design of beam-steering logic to track and hand-off satellites while maximizing link integrity in challenging operational environments
 * Development of GNSS independent PNT (position, navigation, and timing) algorithms
 * Design and implementation of all of the above for high-velocity/high-maneuverability platforms
 * Provide engineering and data review support for hardware development, special projects, and customer support triage
 * Work with hardware engineers on the design and specification of future user terminal products and their navigation sensor packages
 * Model derivation and high fidelity simulation for development and validation of prototype features
 * Implementation, validation, unit testing, and deployment of production software (C++) pertinent to the systems described above