Senior GNC Engineer: Trajectory & Guidance Lead

IQUASAR LLC; Blanco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQUASAR LLC is looking for a GNC Engineer based in Cedar Park, TX. Your role will involve designing and optimizing trajectories and guidance algorithms for launch vehicles. You will work on developing ascent trajectories, support mission conception, and provide technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in trajectory design, knowledge of launch vehicle dynamics, and strong communication skills. This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in launch vehicle trajectory design, mission planning, or guidance algorithm development.
• Strong understanding of numerical optimization and targeting methods applied to trajectory simulation and mission design.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize launch vehicle trajectories to maximize performance within operational and vehicle constraints.
• Develop and implement launch vehicle guidance algorithms for powered ascent and orbital insertion.
• Mentor junior engineers in trajectory optimization and mission design.

Skills

Trajectory design

Numerical optimization

Python scripting

Communication skills

Launch vehicle flight mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

POST

OTIS

TAOS

Job description

IQUASAR LLC is looking for a GNC Engineer based in Cedar Park, TX. Your role will involve designing and optimizing trajectories and guidance algorithms for launch vehicles. You will work on developing ascent trajectories, support mission conception, and provide technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in trajectory design, knowledge of launch vehicle dynamics, and strong communication skills. This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.