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Software Engineer I or II: State Estimation & Prediction

Lodestar
Location
Los Angeles, US
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$99,000 - $133,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, completed within the last 24 months or due to be completed before your start date
  • Working proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Grounding in probabilistic state estimation (Kalman filters, particle filters, Bayesian inference)
  • Practical exposure to a deep learning framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Familiarity with trajectory modelling, multi-body dynamics, or orbital mechanics
  • Demonstrated ability to work through open-ended technical problems and communicate your reasoning clearly
Nice to have
  • Internship, industrial placement, or research assistantship in aerospace, robotics, estimation, or a related field
  • A dissertation, thesis, or capstone project in state estimation, sensor fusion, or trajectory forecasting
  • Experience applying sequence-to-sequence models to forecasting problems in dynamic environments
  • Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques
  • Exposure to GPU acceleration (CUDA, TensorRT) for neural network training and inference
What the job really is

As a Graduate Software Engineer (I or II) at Lodestar, you will focus on developing state estimation and prediction models for the MITHRIL product, which enhances spacecraft autonomy. Your responsibilities include researching algorithms, implementing estimators, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and reliability of predictions in autonomous operations.

Benefits
  • Entry salary range: $99,000 - $133,000 / year
  • Developing salary range: $115,000 - $174,000 / year
  • Meaningful equity incentives as part of our employee option pool
  • Flexible PTO with generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond C++ and Python
  • Role involves advanced topics in AI and machine learning, which may require a steep learning curve for some candidates
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility for ITAR compliance, which may limit candidate pool
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