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.
SATELLITE ATTITUDE DETERMINATION & CONTROL ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and analysis of satellite attitude determination and
control systems.
- ADCS hardware performance specification including reaction wheel and
torque rod sizing, sensor noise and performance characteristics,
redundancy and fault management.
- Develop high fidelity 6 degree of freedom single and multi-vehicle
simulation using C++.
- Implement closed loop pointing, orbit raising, and station
keeping algorithms.
- Analyze platform stability to ensure low jitter of
line-of-sight instruments.
- Various first principles derived analyses.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's in physics or an engineering discipline.
- Software development experience in C++ or Python.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated project or professional experience in either satellite
attitude determination and control or orbit raising and
station keeping.
- Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering,
filtering, fault management, software development, and
navigation filtering.
- Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital mechanics,
modeling and simulation, and software development.
- Cradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft
incorporating momentum, magnetic, and propulsive control.
- Low thrust trajectory optimization for orbital maneuvering.
- Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to
no supervision or direction.
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding
start-up atmosphere.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you
must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible
to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department
of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is
governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will
not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender,
national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical
disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan
for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring
reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should
notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.