Rocket GNC Architect — Guidance & Controls Lead

Odyssey Space Research; Boulder, Houston (CO, TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Space Research in Boulder, CO is offering a full-time position for an experienced Aerospace Engineer to design GNC systems for rockets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in GNC architecture across various flight regimes. Key responsibilities include developing tailored GNC strategies, leading design efforts, and collaborating across disciplines.

The position offers a salary range of $100k – $180k and requires a strong technical background along with leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in GNC architecture with proven design experience.
• Experience in subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of GNC architectures for rockets.
• Develop GNC strategies for various flight regimes.
• Design and implement guidance algorithms and control laws.
• Coordinate simulations to evaluate performance across regimes.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to optimize GNC designs.
• Support execution of test plans for GNC systems.
• Analyze telemetry to diagnose performance anomalies.
• Collaborate across disciplines for GNC integration.
• Contribute to compliance documentation for aerospace standards.

Skills

Guidance systems

Control theory

Navigation algorithms

Flight dynamics

CFD tools

Problem-solving

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace or similar degrees

Job description

Odyssey Space Research in Boulder, CO is offering a full-time position for an experienced Aerospace Engineer to design GNC systems for rockets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in GNC architecture across various flight regimes. Key responsibilities include developing tailored GNC strategies, leading design efforts, and collaborating across disciplines.

The position offers a salary range of $100k – $180k and requires a strong technical background along with leadership skills.