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Development Engineer
Randstad USA
San Diego, CA
- $40 to $51.28 USD / hour
Join Our Client as a Development Engineer in an Onsite role in San Diego, CA a medical tech leader redefining patient care! Bring your Engineering B.S. and 5+ years of sustaining experience…
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Software Engineer
State of South Dakota
SD
- $68,256 to $85,315 USD / year
Are you a talented, creative software development professional, interested in working in a team atmosphere to help solve our clients’ most complex issues? Are you interested in working in…
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Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale, CA · Sunnyvale
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer Manufacturing, based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
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Software Security Engineer 1 (Onsite)
United States
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Systems Engineer I
Cornerstone Building Brands
Remote, United States
Prior experience with any metal building software and Tech Requirement development is a plus
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Second Shift (Onsite)
RTX
United States
…businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and…
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RTX
United States
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RTX
United States
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RTX
United States
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Power Supply Test Engineer
RTX
United States
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Staff Test Engineer Technician (Onsite)
RTX
United States
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Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite)
RTX
United States
…all phases of a program including proposal capture, process development, transition to production, and production support. Manufacturing Engineers design, control, and improve the…
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Environmental Engineer I
State of South Dakota
Pierre, SD
- $32.85 USD / hour
South Dakota's Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) Water Quality Program is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the state’s Surface Water Discharge (NPDES)…
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Engineer I - III (Assistant Pavement Management Engineer)
State of South Dakota
Pierre, SD
- $32.85 to $45.45 USD / hour
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Composites Engineer
Actalent
Greenville, SC
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Actalent
Clive, IA
- $35 to $45 USD / hour
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MN
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St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I
CA
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Geotechnical Project Manager
ECS Ltd
Lexington, SC
…projects while supporting client relationships and business development efforts. The Geotechnical Project Manager I develops independent project management capabilities while maintaining a…
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Project Engineer - Development Engineering
Rolls-Royce
United States
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Arkema Inc
Calvert City, KY
- $7.25 USD / hour
The Chemical Engineer II serves as a technical resource for manufacturing operations, working closely with production, maintenance, engineering, laboratory, safety, and environmental teams…
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at Marriott
Burlingame, CA
…Display the ability to train and mentor other engineers (e.g., Engineer I). Display ability to perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and…

SpaceX

GNC Engineer (Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

GNC ENGINEER (DRAGON)

As a GNC Engineer on the Dragon team, you will be responsible for performing mission design and implementing new GNC algorithms tailored to crewed and cargo spacecraft operations. You will drive the full-cycle of Dragon missions, from capturing requirements from NASA and commercial partners, through design reviews, simulation and analysis of orbital maneuvers, docking, and reentry profiles, to executing real-time operations from mission control. You help set the industry standard in human spaceflight reliability by supporting launch, rendezvous and docking with the ISS, deorbit and splashdown recovery, and abort system integration for every Dragon mission. This includes supporting all Commercial Resupply Services (CRS), Commercial Crew Program (CCP), private astronaut missions aboard Crew Dragon and Cargo Dragon vehicles, as well as the development of the United States Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) for safe ISS disposal, including GNC design for precise deorbit trajectories and end-of-life maneuvering. We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and share our passion for advancing the space industry. This is a high-impact role that contributes to the SpaceX mission of enabling life on multiple planets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions
Implement new software or algorithms to support mission unique capabilities
Select flight constants and guidance parameters
Perform post-flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions
Manage mission operations support
Perform analysis to verify compliance with contractual mission requirements including direct customer interface with NASA
Test flight software and document analysis and test results with a focus on automation and efficiency of reporting

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling and simulation (school/class projects and/or internship projects apply)
1+ years of experience with software languages C++ and/or Python (school/class projects and/or internship projects apply)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
2+ years of professional experience in orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling and simulation, and the software languages C++ and Python
Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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