GNC Engineer (Falcon)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
About this role
**GNC ENGINEER (FALCON)** **ABOUT THE ROLE** As a GNC Engineer on the Falcon team, you will perform mission design and implement new GNC algorithms for Falcon vehicles. You'll drive the full-cycle of mission trajectories—from customer requirements through design reviews, simulation, analysis, and launch day operations in mission control. Support launch, entry, landing, and fairing recovery for all Falcon 9/Heavy and crewed missions. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** • Trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for all flight phases • Develop flight constants and guidance parameters verified against mission requirements • Support launch and mission operations from preflight through post-flight analysis • Develop software automation tools for mission design, analysis, and reporting • Perform trade studies to improve vehicle performance and reliability • Implement new software/algorithms for mission-unique capabilities • Support full mission lifecycle from sales through execution • Interact with customers on current and future missions **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS** • Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering • 1+ years experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation • 1+ years experience with C++ and Python **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** • Master's degree in physics or engineering • Launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems experience • Ability to solve complex problems independently or in teams • Passion for commercial space and human spaceflight • Strong written and verbal communication • Expert-level C++ and Python software development **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** • Must be available for extended hours and weekends as needed • ITAR compliance required (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status) **COMPENSATION** Level 1: $125,000–$160,000 | Level 2: $145,000–$195,000 *Actual level and salary determined case-by-case based on qualifications.* Comprehensive benefits include stock options, bonuses, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), disability/life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks vacation, and 10+ paid holidays annually.
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