TL;DR

GNC Software Engineer (Falcon): Develop and optimize software tools for Falcon Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems to support trajectory design, vehicle simulation, and launch operations with an accent on mission design, pre-flight analysis, and real-time mission support. Focus on designing efficient software projects, improving existing tools, and performing complex trajectory optimization and dispersion analysis for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions.

Location: Hawthorne, CA, United States

Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Company

%hirify_global% develops advanced space technologies with the goal of enabling human life on Mars and leading the launch industry.

What you will do

Create analysis tools, applications, and execution pipelines for reliable and robust vehicle flight.
Design and lead new software projects for the GNC team.
Review and improve existing tools and processes for efficiency and reliability.
Participate in all mission phases from feasibility to launch operations.
Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions.

Requirements

Must be located in or able to work onsite in Hawthorne, CA, United States
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline.
1+ years experience with Python and related development frameworks.
1+ years experience in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, robotics, or simulation.
Must meet ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for authorization.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice to have

Experience with physics and software related to the physical world.
Strong software development practices including testing and CI.
Experience in web application development.
Background in Guidance, Navigation, and Control or spacecraft systems.
Experience with C/C++ or JavaScript.
Knowledge of high performance computing and large scale data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance.
Paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
Employee stock purchase plan and potential long-term incentives.
Equal opportunity employer with merit-based hiring.