Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer – GNC for Space Launch

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space is seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to design and implement flight-critical software for rocket systems delivering satellites to orbit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop, analyse, test and operate launch vehicles and subsystems, ensuring high-reliability flight.

You will lead the GNC discipline, drive V&V activities, and integrate with avionics, propulsion, and mission operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or relevant STEM field.
• 4+ years in GNC, Flight Software, or robotics design engineering roles.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop linear and non-linear models of control system dynamics for launch vehicles.
• Iterate flight algorithms for navigation, guidance and control.
• Lead and mentor the GNC team and integrate subsystems with avionics and software.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

C

Git workflows

Software verification and validation

Systems Engineering

NV1 Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux environments

Scripting

Containerised toolchains

Job description

Gilmour Space is seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to design and implement flight-critical software for rocket systems delivering satellites to orbit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop, analyse, test and operate launch vehicles and subsystems, ensuring high-reliability flight.

You will lead the GNC discipline, drive V&V activities, and integrate with avionics, propulsion, and mission operations.