Principal GNC Engineer: Spaceflight Systems Leader

Firefly Aerospace Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical after 5 years

10k/year towards education

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer to lead GNC systems for launch vehicles. This role requires extensive experience and expertise across multiple programs, alongside strategic vision development. You will mentor junior engineers and solve complex GNC challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering with significant operational experience. Firefly offers competitive benefits, including health plans, unlimited PTO, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in launch vehicle GNC with technical leadership.
• Mastery of launch vehicle dynamics with strong understanding across GNC domains.
• Experience leading or supporting anomaly investigations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on launch vehicle GNC systems.
• Develop and validate novel GNC methodologies.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels.

Skills

Mastery of launch vehicle dynamics

Proficiency with Python

Proficiency with C++

Excellent communication skills

Technical leadership

Experience in software engineering practices

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

Firefly Aerospace Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer to lead GNC systems for launch vehicles. This role requires extensive experience and expertise across multiple programs, alongside strategic vision development. You will mentor junior engineers and solve complex GNC challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering with significant operational experience. Firefly offers competitive benefits, including health plans, unlimited PTO, and educational reimbursement.