Avionics GNC Engineer — Spacecraft Attitude Control

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Glasgow is seeking a GNC/AOCS Engineer to manage spacecraft attitude and orbit control systems. You will design and analyze systems while collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in spacecraft dynamics, expertise in software development with C/Python, and experience with flight sensors. This role supports a hybrid working model with perks including generous time off and education assistance.

Benefits

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with spacecraft attitude dynamics.
• Practical application of spacecraft control algorithms.
• Experience in software development with C/Python.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of spacecraft attitude and orbit control.
• Design and analyze attitude determination systems.
• Integrate and operate spacecraft dynamics simulations.

Skills

Spacecraft attitude dynamics and control algorithms

Kalman filters for attitude estimation

Flight sensors for spacecraft attitude determination

Software development using C/Python

Linux development environment

Working with external engineering contractors

Tools

C/C++ for embedded systems

Spacecraft design tools

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Glasgow is seeking a GNC/AOCS Engineer to manage spacecraft attitude and orbit control systems. You will design and analyze systems while collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in spacecraft dynamics, expertise in software development with C/Python, and experience with flight sensors. This role supports a hybrid working model with perks including generous time off and education assistance.