Senior GNC Architect — Launch Vehicle Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer to serve as a technical authority on guidance, navigation, and control systems for launch vehicles. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in GNC, strong leadership skills, and a Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering. Responsibilities include developing GNC methodologies, resolving complex challenges, and mentoring engineers. This role offers competitive health benefits, flexible PTO, and opportunities for advancement in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in launch vehicle GNC with demonstrated expertise across multiple programs.
• Mastery of launch vehicle dynamics with deep expertise in a specialization area.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on GNC of launch vehicles, guiding across programs.
• Develop and validate novel GNC methodologies for mission requirements.
• Represent GNC expertise in executive technical reviews and customer meetings.

Skills

Technical leadership

Launch vehicle GNC systems expertise

Problem-solving

Software engineering

Python

C++

Linux

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Linux

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer to serve as a technical authority on guidance, navigation, and control systems for launch vehicles. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in GNC, strong leadership skills, and a Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering. Responsibilities include developing GNC methodologies, resolving complex challenges, and mentoring engineers. This role offers competitive health benefits, flexible PTO, and opportunities for advancement in a dynamic aerospace environment.