Senior GNC Engineer - Launch Vehicles

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to lead the design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for rocket systems. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in GNC architecture and a suitable degree in Aerospace or a related field.

This role involves working on various flight regimes, developing algorithms, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system integration and compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident) is required due to the nature of the work.
• 10+ years in GNC architecture experience across various flight regimes.
• Demonstrated expertise in guidance systems and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of GNC architectures for rocket systems.
• Develop and validate GNC strategies tailored to different flight regimes.
• Design guidance algorithms and control laws for trajectory execution.
• Support testing and certification of GNC systems.
• Analyze telemetry data to diagnose anomalies.

Skills

GNC architecture

Control theory

Navigation algorithms

Flight dynamics

CFD tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace

Job description

Senior GNC Engineer - Launch Vehicles – Denver, CO

Senior GNC Engineer - Launch Vehicles – Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems for Rockets (Subsonic to Hypersonic Regimes)

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Lead the conceptual and detailed design of GNC architectures for rocket systems, ensuring integration with propulsion, structures, and avionics
• Regime-Specific GNC Solutions: Develop and validate GNC strategies tailored to subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes, addressing aerodynamic, aerodynamic, and control challenges
• Algorithm & Control System Development: Design and implement guidance algorithms, navigation filters, and control laws for high-precision trajectory execution
• Simulation & Validation: Coordinate / support the use of CFD, flight dynamics, and control simulations to evaluate performance, stability, and robustness across regimes
• Integration & Trade Studies: Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate GNC with vehicle design, optimizing for mass, power, and cost while meeting mission requirements
• Testing & Certification: Develop and support the execution of test plans for GNC systems, including ground and flight testing, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards
• Data Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analyze telemetry and performance data to diagnose anomalies and refine GNC performance
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with software, structural, and propulsion teams to ensure seamless GNC integration and compatibility
• Regulatory & Certification Support: Contribute to certification documentation and compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., FAA Part 450)

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident) is required due to the nature of the work
• BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace or similar degrees from accredited universities
• 10+ years in GNC architecture, with proven design and integration experience across subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in guidance systems, control theory, navigation algorithms, flight dynamics, CFD, CFD tools
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of rocket aerodynamics, propulsion integration, and hypersonic flight dynamics. Demonstrated expertise in compressible air flow dynamics, aeroelasticity, and simulation
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong mathematical and analytical skills for system-level trade studies and optimization.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading GNC architecture teams, managing schedules, and delivering on-time, on-budget designs.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience with customer interaction including verbal and written communication & coordination of deep technical detail.
• Travel required for this position. Based in Denver CO, occasional travel as needed.