GNC Lead Engineer – Space Launch Programs

Sky Limit Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems seeks a GNC Lead Engineer to drive analysis, design, and integration of guidance, navigation, and control for space launch programs. You will develop algorithms, vehicle models, and perform simulations from design through flight testing.

The role requires 4–6 years in GNC or flight dynamics, with strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and experience in a multidisciplinary aerospace environment. Collaboration with avionics, software, and propulsion teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a technical discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• 4–6 years of professional GNC/flight dynamics experience.
• Experience with launch vehicles or other flight systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of guidance, navigation, controls, dynamics, estimation, and flight mechanics.
• Experience with 6-DOF simulations and dynamic models.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink; programming in Python or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead GNC analysis, design, development, and integration for space launch vehicle programs.
• Develop and evaluate guidance algorithms, navigation solutions, and vehicle control systems.
• Create and maintain 6-DOF simulations and dynamic vehicle models to assess performance.
• Perform stability analysis, control design, trajectory analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and performance assessments.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, integration, qualification, and flight testing.
• Mentor other GNC engineers and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

GNC design

6-DOF simulations

MATLAB/Simulink

Python/C++

Flight dynamics

team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Sky Limit Systems seeks a GNC Lead Engineer to drive analysis, design, and integration of guidance, navigation, and control for space launch programs. You will develop algorithms, vehicle models, and perform simulations from design through flight testing.

The role requires 4–6 years in GNC or flight dynamics, with strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and experience in a multidisciplinary aerospace environment. Collaboration with avionics, software, and propulsion teams is essential.