Lead Engineer

Pearson Carter Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter is seeking a Lead GNC Engineer in Australia to head the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team for autopilot development, simulation, and verification on next‑gen launch vehicles. The role involves delivering flight control algorithms, state estimation, and mission design while coordinating cross‑functional engineering activities.

You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and operations teams in a challenging, fast‑paced aerospace

Qualifications

• 4 years GNC, flight software, robotics, or control systems experience.
• Strong Python and MATLAB skills.
• C/C development experience.
• Strong control theory and systems engineering background.
• Experience with simulation and V&V in CI environments.
• Exposure to aerospace, UAV, satellite, or launch systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the GNC team delivering flight control and autopilot systems.
• Own simulation, state estimation, mission design, and control development.
• Develop and improve flight algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control.
• Lead verification & validation including HIL testing and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Integrate GNC systems with avionics, propulsion, and mission operations.
• Mentor engineers and define best practices across the GNC function

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++ development

Control theory

Simulation & V&V in CI

Aerospace experience

Job description

Lead Engineer Australia

Pearson Carter are currently working with a leading Australian space technology company developing next-generation launch vehicles and orbital systems. They are building highly reliable autonomous flight systems used to guide rockets safely to orbit.

Due to growth, they are hiring a Lead Engineer to lead the Guidance, Navigation & Control team responsible for autopilot development, simulation, state estimation, control systems, and flight verification.

They offer a highly competitive salary package, strong technical ownership, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge launch vehicle technology in a fast-paced engineering environment.

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Lead GNC Engineer Aerospace / Launch Systems Australia

Responsibilities

• Lead the GNC team delivering flight control and autopilot systems
• Own simulation, state estimation, mission design, and control development
• Develop and improve flight algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control
• Lead verification & validation including HIL testing and Monte Carlo analysis
• Integrate GNC systems with avionics, propulsion, and mission operations
• Mentor engineers and define best practices across the GNC function

Experience

• 4 years GNC, flight software, robotics, or control systems experience
• Strong Python and MATLAB skills
• C/C development experience
• Strong control theory and systems engineering background
• Experience with simulation and V&V in CI environments
• Exposure to aerospace, UAV, satellite, or launch systems preferred
• Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

  Location

  (on-site / hybrid depending on project requirements)

  Applications are welcome from engineers with strong control systems and aerospace experience looking to work on complex flight systems.