Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

About the Company

Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Join our team to push the boundaries of the space economy and redefine the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-reliability GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, and dashboards
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
• Conduct data analysis to review performance metrics from the satellite constellation
• Support on-call operations, commanding satellites, and reviewing network data
• Perform constellation design, optimization, fleet management, and collision avoidance
• Conduct constellation-level and network-level analysis of satellite systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline
• Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software for spacecraft GNC
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and stationkeeping
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline or Physics
• Experience verifying GNC algorithm performance through simulation
• Expertise in state estimation (attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation)
• Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods (Alfano, Foster, and Hall)
• Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft flight disciplines (structures, propulsion, avionics, flight software, etc.)