GNC Engineer (Starlink)

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more exciting than one where we remain Earth-bound. Today, we are pioneering the technologies that will make this dream a reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION, AND CONTROL ENGINEER (STARLINK)SpaceX is seeking innovative engineers with expertise in orbital mechanics, control theory, state estimation, spacecraft systems design, optimization, and software development to join our Starlink guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team. Join us in creating autopilot algorithms for thousands of satellites, forming the world's largest constellation, and connecting over two million user terminals to deliver high-speed broadband internet across the globe.Within the Starlink GNC team, you will have the opportunity to work in specialized sub-teams focused on various aspects of our mission. Candidates will be interviewed for roles aligned with their expertise and the team's needs. Responsibilities may include:Designing and optimizing satellite constellationsAutomating fleet management and satellite orbit transfers, along with developing supporting softwareConducting constellation-level and network-level analyses for current and future satellite systemsImplementing satellite collision avoidance strategiesDetermining and controlling satellite attitudeManaging satellite orbit control, including low thrust trajectory optimization and station-keeping tasksExecuting precision state estimation and control for various network payloads (RF antennas, laser inter-satellite links)

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. We are pioneering advanced technologies with the ultimate aim of establishing a human presence on Mars.GNC ENGINEER, STARLINK CONTROLS (STARLINK)Join us at SpaceX, where we are revolutionizing global connectivity through Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. With the largest satellite constellation currently in operation, Starlink provides fast, reliable internet access to over 9 million users worldwide. Our team designs, builds, tests, and operates the entire system, which includes thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that seamlessly integrates them all. We are just beginning to uncover Starlink's potential for a transformative global impact, and we are seeking world-class engineers to help us maximize its utility for communities and businesses across the globe.As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in dynamics and closed-loop controls to achieve robust and precise pointing for satellites, payloads, propulsion systems, and mechanisms. This role is dynamic—encompassing vehicle design trades, simulation, flight code implementation, and the operational deployment of your innovations in space.Join us in our mission to operate the world's largest satellite constellation and make high-speed internet accessible everywhere, at all times.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the cosmos. As a Software Engineer specializing in GNC simulations for our Starlink project, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our proprietary vehicle dynamics simulator. Your expertise will contribute to sophisticated Monte Carlo simulations, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) simulations, and data visualization tailored for guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems. You will actively collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to create high-fidelity simulations that drive the innovation of cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. We seek passionate, forward-thinking software engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to software excellence.

Join SpaceX as a GNC Engineer specializing in Satellite Power Systems for our revolutionary Starlink project. This role is integral to developing and optimizing power systems for our satellite constellation, ensuring robust performance and reliability. You will collaborate with a talented team to design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that push the boundaries of satellite technology.

At SpaceX, we believe that the exploration of space is not just a dream, but a necessity for humanity's future. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that enable human life on Mars and beyond.BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER, GNC (STARLINK)Join our innovative team at SpaceX, where we are utilizing our extensive experience in aerospace to deploy Starlink—the world's premier broadband internet system. As the largest satellite constellation globally, Starlink serves over 9 million users, providing fast and reliable internet access. We are responsible for designing, building, testing, and operating every component of the system—from satellites to consumer receivers and the software that integrates them all. We are only beginning to unlock Starlink's potential for global connectivity and are seeking top-tier engineers to enhance its impact on communities and businesses worldwide.As a Backend Software Engineer in Starlink's Space Safety team, your expertise in distributed systems will be vital in developing mission-critical software to maintain the safety of low-Earth orbit. With an ambitious goal of over 100 launches in 2025 and more than 9,000 satellites in orbit, our operations require advanced automation for safe flight. You'll work on crucial areas such as collision avoidance, space situational awareness, and orbit determination tools to ensure our satellites navigate safely through debris and other spacecraft—from pre-launch to deorbit.Our software engineers oversee the entire software lifecycle, from development to testing and ongoing support. We emphasize the importance of closing the feedback loop between software design and real-world outcomes. In this role, your contributions will have a significant and measurable impact on the world.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the belief that a future where humanity explores the cosmos is far more thrilling than one where we remain Earth-bound. We are on a mission to develop groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.GNC ENGINEER - ORBIT DETERMINATION (STARLINK)In today's complex orbital landscape, precise knowledge and forecasting of object orbits are crucial for preventing collisions, ensuring mission success, and safeguarding vital space infrastructure. As the population of satellites and space debris grows, advanced orbit determination capabilities become essential for proactive risk management, promoting a sustainable space environment for exploration, communication, and scientific development. SpaceX is in search of skilled engineers with a strong background in orbit determination and object tracking to bolster our space surveillance initiatives. This role will involve utilizing optical and radar observations to maintain an accurate catalog of space objects and facilitate collision avoidance.By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of the Starlink constellation, which is transforming global connectivity by providing high-speed internet access to underserved areas, bridging digital divides, and enabling life-changing applications in education, healthcare, and disaster response worldwide. Help us address the challenges of space traffic management and drive innovations that will make space safer and more accessible for everyone.

SpaceX is on a mission to revolutionize space exploration and make life multiplanetary. As a GNC Engineer for the Starlink project, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge navigation systems that power the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing high-speed internet access globally. Join our team to design and analyze GNC logic for phased array antennas, enabling seamless connectivity for millions of users. Your expertise in control theory, orbital mechanics, and software development will be crucial as you work on autopilot algorithms and real-time navigation systems. Collaborate with engineers to innovate features for deploying Starlink in diverse environments, including maritime and aerospace applications. Be a part of an extraordinary journey to change how the world connects!

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars. We are pioneering the technologies to transform this vision into reality, with the ultimate objective of enabling human life on Mars.SOFTWARE ENGINEER - STARLINKThe Starlink engineering teams are innovating highly reliable in-space mesh networks and designing secure systems to ensure consistent access to space. You will play a pivotal role in the development and design of cutting-edge test systems, facilitating rapid development and precise testing of both Starlink software and hardware. Our engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, from development and testing through to operational support, providing you with significant ownership over your projects.

Join SpaceX as a Manufacturing Engineer for Starlink, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes that support our mission to provide global internet coverage. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is far more exciting than one where we remain on Earth. Today, we are actively developing innovative technologies to make this vision a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars.Operations Engineer (Starlink)Starlink stands as the world's first and largest satellite constellation, utilizing low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet that supports streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. By harnessing advanced satellites and user hardware, combined with our extensive experience in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink is committed to providing high-speed, low-latency internet to users globally. As an Operations Engineer on the Starlink Satellite team, you will spearhead improvement projects for our Materials Management and Satellite Supply Chain organization, ensuring that safety, reliability, and process capability goals are met, maintained, and enhanced. Your role will be pivotal in fostering collaboration among our development, supply chain, and production teams. You will lead the design and development of both new and existing processes and infrastructure, enabling SpaceX to continue advancing the world's most sophisticated satellite constellation.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is not just aspirational, but achievable. We are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies to enable human life on Mars and beyond.AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS ENGINEER FOR STARLINKJoin the Starlink team, the world's largest satellite constellation, delivering fast, reliable internet to millions globally. In this role, you will collaborate with top-notch engineers on transformative applications aimed at revolutionizing satellite manufacturing processes, ultimately enhancing Starlink's global impact.

SpaceX pursues a vision of expanding human life beyond Earth, with a focus on developing technologies that support interplanetary exploration. The company’s ongoing work includes building and deploying systems to advance this mission, including the Starlink satellite network. Role overview The Integration & Test Engineer for Starlink works directly with complex satellite systems. This role requires a broad understanding of satellite design, schematics, operations, manufacturing processes, testing protocols, and flight requirements. The primary responsibility is to ensure that Starlink satellites meet their mission objectives through careful integration and thorough testing. Key responsibilities Engage with satellite systems at every stage, from design through flight. Apply engineering judgment and critical thinking to solve technical challenges. Work across multiple departments, often joining new development projects as they arise. Operate with minimal supervision, adapting to ambiguity and shifting priorities. Requirements Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles related to design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, testing, and flight. Strong intuition for engineering and critical problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and adapt to new challenges as they emerge.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we're dedicated to making that vision a reality. Our current mission involves developing the technologies necessary for human life on Mars.Join Our Team as an Embedded Security Engineer (Starlink)We are harnessing our extensive experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the most advanced broadband internet system globally. As the largest satellite constellation in the world, Starlink delivers fast and reliable internet service to millions. Our team designs, builds, tests, and operates every aspect of the system—from thousands of satellites to consumer receivers that connect users within minutes of unboxing, and the software that integrates it all. We are just beginning to explore Starlink's potential global impact, and we invite exceptional engineers to help maximize its benefits for communities and businesses worldwide.As an Embedded Security Engineer, you will play a key role in influencing the security of our software across various product lines. We seek individuals with a proven track record in delivering reliable software and a comprehensive understanding of today's Internet security architecture, including the cryptographic principles involved. You should be able to see the bigger picture, prioritize tasks effectively, and work comfortably at various levels of abstraction. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in one or more of the following areas:Software EngineeringApplied CryptographyNetwork SecurityOperating System SecuritySecure/Authenticated BootIncident Response and Adversary DetectionVulnerability ResearchSuccess in this role requires flexibility, clear communication, and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with other engineering teams. If you're passionate about creating high-quality products, enjoy the challenge of outsmarting adversaries, and wish to make an impact on an interplanetary scale, we encourage you to apply.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, making the universe accessible to all. We are dedicated to developing groundbreaking technologies to support this vision, with the ultimate aim of enabling human life on Mars.Join our team as an Operations Development Engineer for StarlinkStarlink represents the world's largest satellite constellation, delivering fast and reliable internet services to millions globally. We are just beginning to realize Starlink's potential, and we invite top-tier engineers to join us in enhancing our systems to expand services into new markets while maximizing performance and growth.In this role, you will engineer operational systems and processes to support the Starlink network as it scales to millions of users worldwide. As part of our innovative team, you will be instrumental in revolutionizing global connectivity and internet access. The ideal Operations Development Engineer will be responsible for creating the tools, technologies, and processes necessary to maintain, operate, and evolve this advanced network. You will leverage operational data to identify and prioritize enhancements aimed at increasing efficiency and sustaining operational health. Collaborating with engineers across various subsystems, software, and network teams, you will develop alerts, mitigations, and terrestrial assets, driving improvements to the core Starlink systems. Through continuous enhancement, you will implement process and automation upgrades to minimize manual interventions. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, including development, testing, deployment, and support.

Join our team at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) as a Software Engineer in C++. You will play a key role in developing software for the Starlink satellite internet constellation. Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of our technology, enabling global internet access for users around the world.

SpaceX is working to expand humanity's reach beyond Earth, with Starlink at the center of this mission. Starlink delivers broadband internet using the world’s largest satellite constellation, connecting millions of users around the globe. The team in Redmond, WA, is focused on building, testing, and operating every aspect of this system, from satellites and ground receivers to the software that ties it all together. Role overview The Starlink Enterprise Software team develops interfaces and systems for Starlink’s largest customers. This includes supporting sectors such as emergency response, education, transportation, telecommunications, and construction. The work involves building tools to manage thousands of Starlink devices worldwide, developing backend systems to serve critical data, and creating internal tools for sales and operations teams. What you will do Design and develop software tools to manage and monitor Starlink devices at scale Create and maintain backend systems that handle large volumes of data Build internal interfaces to support sales and operations Work across the technology stack, from user interface design to distributed systems and embedded software Take ownership of projects without reliance on project managers Who thrives here Engineers who enjoy working on a wide range of technologies People comfortable taking direct responsibility for their work Those interested in building software with real-world impact for global customers

SpaceX was established with the vision that humanity exploring the stars is a future worth pursuing. Today, we are pioneering the technologies to make that vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of enabling human life on Mars.SECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER - STARLINKAt SpaceX, we harness our expertise in rocket and spacecraft engineering to launch Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. As the largest satellite constellation globally, Starlink is delivering fast, reliable internet to over 9 million users worldwide. We are responsible for designing, building, testing, and operating all components of the system—thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that integrates it all. We have just begun to explore Starlink’s potential for global impact and are seeking top-tier engineers to enhance Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.As a Security Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security of our software across various product lines. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of delivering reliable software, alongside a comprehensive understanding of modern Internet security design, including cryptographic principles. You should be able to see the bigger picture, prioritize effectively, and be adept at working across different levels of abstraction. Ideally, you will possess significant expertise in one or more of the following areas:Software engineeringApplied cryptographyNetwork securityOperating system securitySecure/Authenticated bootIncident response and adversary detectionVulnerability researchSuccess in this role necessitates flexibility, clear communication, and the ability to foster and maintain productive relationships with other engineering teams. If you are passionate about developing high-quality products, thrive on the challenges of outsmarting adversaries, and aspire to make a difference on an interplanetary scale, you will fit right in.

Join SpaceX as an Operations Engineer for the groundbreaking Starlink Satellite Production team. In this vital role, you will spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, reliability, and efficiency within our satellite manufacturing processes. By collaborating closely with our development, supply chain, and production teams, you will design and refine processes and infrastructure, paving the way for both current and future satellite systems. Your work will directly contribute to delivering low-latency broadband internet globally through our innovative satellite constellation.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the cosmos, fueled by our passion for innovation and technology. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that pave the way for human life on Mars and beyond.INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK)As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in understanding and optimizing the performance of our satellite systems. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, and testing. A successful candidate will exhibit engineering intuition, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements with minimal supervision. In this dynamic role, you will tackle diverse challenges across various work centers, contributing to inter-departmental projects that ensure our satellites successfully achieve their missions.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the cosmos. We are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies to make this dream a reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.Position: Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)Join us as we utilize our expertise in rocketry and spacecraft design to launch Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, which consists of the largest satellite constellation delivering fast and reliable internet to millions globally. We are responsible for the design, construction, testing, and operation of every component—from the thousands of satellites to consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that integrates it all. We are just beginning to unlock Starlink's vast potential to benefit communities and businesses around the globe, and we seek exceptional engineers to enhance this mission.