Senior GNC Engineer
Core
Designing and optimizing trajectories, auto-sequences, and GNC algorithms for launch vehicle orbital and suborbital missions.
Role type
Senior IC GNC Engineer (Mission Design & Software)
Builds
Flight software, GNC algorithms, 6DOF simulators, and mission plans for Electron/Neutron rockets.
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion / Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Trajectory optimization, Monte Carlo analysis, GNC system development, C/C++ (embedded/high reliability), Python, MATLAB, 6DOF simulator design, configuration management
Preferred skills
Launch-vehicle mission optimization, GMAT/STK/ASTOS/POST, publications in GNC
Technologies
C/C++, Python, MATLAB, GMAT, STK, ASTOS, POST
Responsibilities
Trajectory design and optimization for orbital/suborbital missions; Auto-sequence planning and verification; GNC flight software and algorithm development; 6DOF simulator design and development; Monte Carlo analysis; Mentoring the GNC team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC