GNC Engineer, Collision Avoidance
SpaceX designs and operates the worlds largest constellation of satellites. Design and implementation of autonomous on-satellite collision avoidance algorithms using C++. Design and implementation of ground services necessary to facilitate fully automated maneuver responsibility and maneuver scheduling decisions. Running 3/6-DOF Monte Carlo analysis to characterize performance of new features. Monitoring on-orbit system performance; troubleshooting if necessary. Support of satellite operations on orbit; coordination with other spacecraft operators or 3rd party agencies. Supporting day-of-launch activities; automating residual manual tasks.
2+ years of experience in a space mission design role
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, modeling and simulation, and software development
Familiarity with the physics of the orbital debris and micrometeorite environment
Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall
Python
C++
Effective Time Management
Micrometeoroid and orbital debris analysis techniques
Process Improvement
Driven and self-motivated
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Problem-solving and resourcefulness
Attention to detail and accuracy
Multi tasker
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a GNC Engineer, Collision Avoidance in 22908 NE Alder Crest Dr, Redmond, WA 98053, USA is $104,911 to $154,367 per year.
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp., trading as SpaceX, is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars.
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