Head of Space GNC & Flight Dynamics

Fruition Group US; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group US is seeking a senior Head of Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) to lead the GNC function for a high-growth space and launch client in Los Angeles.

You will own GNC strategy and architecture, build a world-class team, and drive simulation, verification and flight development using MATLAB/Simulink, Python and C/C++. The role offers a competitive base salary with potential bonus, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior GNC leader with space sector experience.
• Experience leading GNC strategy, architecture and delivery in launch vehicle programmes.
• Experience taking systems through integration, testing and flight.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in aerospace.
• Strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Own the GNC strategy and architecture.
• Lead guidance, navigation, estimation, control and flight-dynamics development.
• Take systems from concept through integration, testing and flight.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing GNC team.
• Drive simulation, modelling, Monte Carlo, SIL/HIL and verification.
• Work with systems, flight software, avionics, propulsion and vehicle engineering.
• Provide technical authority on major architecture and design decisions.
• Support programme reviews and senior technical engagements.
• Help shape future spacecraft and launch vehicle programmes.

Skills

GNC leadership

Guidance & control

Flight dynamics

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Team building

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Fruition Group US is seeking a senior Head of Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) to lead the GNC function for a high-growth space and launch client in Los Angeles.

You will own GNC strategy and architecture, build a world-class team, and drive simulation, verification and flight development using MATLAB/Simulink, Python and C/C++. The role offers a competitive base salary with potential bonus, equity and benefits.