Senior GNC Systems Engineer

Holt Executive; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Relocation assistance may be available

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and verification of GNC for complex satellite missions. You will influence subsystem architectures and drive verification from design to on-orbit operations.

The role covers GNC, computer vision and spacecraft control technologies, requiring strong collaboration with engineering teams and customers to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in aerospace/science engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a GNC-related role.
• Intermediate MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Strong understanding of GNC subsystem architecture.
• Hands-on experience translating algorithms into flight software and integrating GNC hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify GNC requirements, FDIR and V&V strategies.
• Integrate GNC algorithms, computer vision and hardware with spacecraft platform.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance and compatibility.
• Plan and execute GNC subsystem verification and testing.
• Lead GNC subsystem reviews and contribute to mission reviews.
• Research emerging GNC tech, algorithms and hardware.

Skills

GNC experience

MATLAB/Simulink

Spacecraft systems

C/C++

Embedded software

Flight software

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of advanced Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for complex satellite missions.

This is a highly technical opportunity to work on GNC, computer vision and spacecraft control technologies. You will play a key role in shaping subsystem architectures and delivering solutions from early design through to verification and on-orbit operations.

The Role

• Contributing to the development of GNC systems, including requirements, FDIR and V&V strategies.
• Integrating GNC algorithms, computer vision and GNC hardware with the wider spacecraft platform.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure GNC performance and system compatibility.
• Planning and executing GNC subsystem verification and testing.
• Leading GNC subsystem review gates and contributing to wider mission reviews.
• Conducting research into emerging GNC technologies, algorithms and hardware.
• Performing subsystem-level design, analysis and technical trade-offs.
• Supporting GNC algorithm development, hardware selection and integration for RPO missions.
• Contributing to GNC software architecture and operational flight software solutions.
• Working with customers and suppliers to define requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Supporting technical and programme leadership.

About You

You should have:

• A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in a GNC-related engineering role.
• Intermediate-level MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Strong understanding of GNC subsystem architecture.
• Hands-on experience with most of the following:

• GNC requirements derivation and verification
• Control law and navigation algorithm development
• Translating algorithms into operational flight software
• GNC hardware integration and testing
• GNC technology and hardware selection
• Space mission data processing
• Spacecraft capture systems

Desirable Experience

• Flight dynamics and relative orbital dynamics.
• On-orbit satellite operations.
• C/C++ development.
• Embedded software development.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working with flexible hours.
• Optional compressed working pattern.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Regular team and social events.

If you're a Senior GNC Engineer with experience across spacecraft guidance, navigation and control and want to work on technically challenging space missions, I'd be keen to hear from you.

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