Senior GNC Systems Engineer - Hybrid Spacecraft Control

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

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.