GNC Engineer, Orbit Control (Starlink)
SpaceX, Redmond, WA
What you will do
- 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 reduce network impact
- Conduct simulation studies and on-orbit experiments to assess configuration and algorithm changes
- Contribute to the development of new satellite generations by executing trade studies that inform hardware development and concept of operations
- Support large-scale constellation maneuvers such as shell lowering and respacing via analysis and feature development