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Senior GNC Engineer

Yatala, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing algorithms and implementing flight-critical software for rocket systems to deliver satellites to orbit.

Role type

Senior GNC Engineer (Responsible Engineer)

Builds

Launch vehicles and their GNC subsystems

Domain

Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion / Space Exploration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

GNC algorithm design, flight software development, control systems modeling, trajectory optimization, Monte Carlo simulations, system integration, team leadership, V&V processes, C/C++ programming, Python/MATLAB, git workflows, systems engineering

Preferred skills

Control theory expertise, launch vehicle/missile/UAV/satellite program experience, simulator development, Linux environments, sensor/actuator hardware knowledge (IMU, GNSS, EMA)

Technologies

C++, C, Python, MATLAB, Git, Linux

Responsibilities

Conduct concept studies and trade analyses; define requirements and lead design/verification; represent GNC discipline in program reviews; establish V&V best practices (HIL, Monte Carlo); integrate GNC with avionics/mechanical/propulsion teams; develop control system models and flight algorithms; optimize launch trajectories; build simulation tools; mentor GNC team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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