Senior GNC Engineer: Lead Real-World Flight Control

Darwin Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-backed space company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to take responsibility for GNC algorithms and systems that control their rockets. You will design and implement algorithms, build simulations in Simulink, and support real launches. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of aerospace GNC experience and a strong background in Simulink. This role offers a unique opportunity for hands-on work impacting flight systems in a mature yet dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GNC or flight dynamics experience in aerospace.
• Strong background in Simulink and programming languages like C++ or Python.
• Understanding of real-time systems and aerospace dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement guidance, control, and estimation algorithms.
• Build models and full vehicle simulations in Simulink.
• Analyze test and flight data to validate models and improve system performance.

Skills

GNC or flight dynamics experience

Simulink

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, physics, or a similar technical field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

A well-backed space company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to take responsibility for GNC algorithms and systems that control their rockets. You will design and implement algorithms, build simulations in Simulink, and support real launches. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of aerospace GNC experience and a strong background in Simulink. This role offers a unique opportunity for hands-on work impacting flight systems in a mature yet dynamic environment.