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Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

Starcloud - Redmond, WA

Posted Oct 29, 2024

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
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About this role

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer Redmond, WA Company Overview: Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space. Join our team, push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy. Position Overview: As a GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer at Starcloud, you will own the ADCS of our in-orbit data centers. You will be instrumental in developing algorithms, simulations, and tools, demanding an innovative and highly skilled individual with a strong foundation in orbital mechanics, control theory, state estimation, and software development. You will be responsible for selecting ADCS architectures, creating and maintaining production code, performing detailed performance analysis, and supporting on-call operations to ensure our satellite network operates at peak efficiency. Key Responsibilities: - Algorithm and Software Development: - Develop and implement high-reliability and high-performance GNC algorithms, simulations, tools, and dashboards - Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews to ensure high-quality software solutions. - Conduct comprehensive data analysis to review performance metrics from various elements of the satellite constellation and network. - Produce detailed technical documentation for programs, algorithms, and analytical methods. - System Integration and Support: - Support on-call operations rotation, commanding satellites, and reviewing network data to maintain optimal network performance. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance GNC system performance and

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