# GNC Engineer - Embedded Controls (Starlink) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Redmond, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8784235002?gh_jid=8784235002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-gnc-engineer-embedded-controls-starlink/

## About the role

As a control systems engineer on the Starlink Guidance, Navigation, and Control team (GNC), you will apply a strong expertise in dynamics and closed loop controls to achieve robust and precise pointing on satellites, payloads, propulsion systems, and mechanisms. This is not just an analysis role – you will be responsible for vehicle design trades, simulation, flight code implementation, and ultimately deploying and operating your features in space. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics or an engineering discipline
- Software development experience in C++
- Experience with design and analysis of closed loop control systems
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Tags: Mesh Optical

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