Hypersonics GNC Engineer II: Launch Guidance Pro

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

12 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spouse leave

Employee-ownership with stock bonuses

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching

$10k home purchase bonus in Cedar Park

Dog friendly workplace

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer to design, analyze, and operate GNC systems for our launch vehicles. You will develop GNC software, run simulations, and support mission operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will enhance your expertise across ascent guidance, attitude control, and real-time flight operations while contributing to continuous GNC improvements and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate GNC software to ensure successful launch vehicle mission execution

Skills

Python

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Numerical simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/related field

Advanced degree in aerospace/related field (MS/PhD)

Tools

Git

CI/CD workflows

Linux

Flight software frameworks

Real-time/embedded systems

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer to design, analyze, and operate GNC systems for our launch vehicles. You will develop GNC software, run simulations, and support mission operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will enhance your expertise across ascent guidance, attitude control, and real-time flight operations while contributing to continuous GNC improvements and documentation.