Senior GNC Engineer: Hypersonic Reentry & Flight Controls

Inversionspace; California (MO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversionspace is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer to design guidance and control systems for hypersonic reentry vehicles. The role requires expertise in developing GNC algorithms and simulation environments, ensuring the safe maneuvering of vehicles through extreme conditions.

Located in California, candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Aerospace or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $139,000 to $199,000 annually, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flight GNC algorithms for high-speed vehicles.
• Strong understanding of control theory and Kalman filtering.
• Proficiency in programming for aerospace modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement guidance and control laws for hypersonic reentry.
• Develop navigation filters using IMU, GPS, and flight instrumentation.
• Conduct Monte Carlo dispersion analyses for vehicle reliability.

Skills

GNC algorithms development

Flight dynamics

Programming in MATLAB

Hypersonic vehicle testing

State estimation algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Inversionspace is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer to design guidance and control systems for hypersonic reentry vehicles. The role requires expertise in developing GNC algorithms and simulation environments, ensuring the safe maneuvering of vehicles through extreme conditions.

Located in California, candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Aerospace or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $139,000 to $199,000 annually, based on qualifications.