Senior GNC Engineer – Hypersonic Flight Controls

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer. In this role, you will design and implement control algorithms for high-speed reentry, develop state estimation techniques, and conduct reliability analyses for vehicles in extreme conditions.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience in GNC. Proficiency in programming and strong communication skills are essential. This position requires in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years developing GNC algorithms for high-speed vehicles.
• Strong understanding of control theory and dynamics.
• Proficient in programming for aerospace modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement GNC algorithms for hypersonic reentry.
• Develop state estimation algorithms using IMU and GPS.
• Conduct Monte Carlo dispersion analyses for vehicle reliability.

Skills

Guidance and Control laws design

State estimation algorithms

High-speed vehicle operation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Inversion in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer. In this role, you will design and implement control algorithms for high-speed reentry, develop state estimation techniques, and conduct reliability analyses for vehicles in extreme conditions.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience in GNC. Proficiency in programming and strong communication skills are essential. This position requires in-office presence.