Senior GN&C Engineer: Flight Controls for Next-Gen Rockets

Venus Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

stock options

medical benefits, including dental and

vision

flex-Friday flexible schedule

unlimited PTO

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace in Houston seeks a Senior GNC Engineer to design, implement, and flight test GN&C for a novel Rotating Detonation Engine vehicle. You will lead control law development, simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop testing, collaborating with flight software, avionics, and safety teams to deliver flight-ready systems.

The role requires 5+ years in GN&C, aerospace control systems, and a strong data-driven approach, with excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years GN&C experience.
• 3+ years experience in developing control systems in aerospace/aviation.
• Experience verifying GN&C algorithm performance via simulation and flight test.
• Deep knowledge of flight control and navigation sensor systems.
• Strong testing mindset and ability to use test data for design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Enthusiasm for cross-functional team success and mentoring.
• Ability to meet ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect, analyze, and implement a GN&C system for flight test vehicles.
• Develop control laws and algorithms from design through simulation, testing, and flight testing.
• Lead the development of GN&C analysis tools and techniques.
• Work with Range Flight Safety and Flight Ops to gain range approvals.
• Develop flight test plans and support flight test events.
• Define, develop, and implement simulations and tools for analysis and verification.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight readiness activities.

Skills

GN&C experience

Flight control systems

Modeling & analysis

Flight testing

Test data-driven design

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

ITAR compliance

Clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Venus Aerospace in Houston seeks a Senior GNC Engineer to design, implement, and flight test GN&C for a novel Rotating Detonation Engine vehicle. You will lead control law development, simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop testing, collaborating with flight software, avionics, and safety teams to deliver flight-ready systems.

The role requires 5+ years in GN&C, aerospace control systems, and a strong data-driven approach, with excellent communication and mentoring skills.