Senior GNC Trajectory Engineer – Launch Vehicle Guidance

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer in Cedar Park, Texas, to lead trajectory design and guidance algorithm development for launch vehicles. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in aerospace engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in numerical optimization, Python, and trajectory design tools. You will mentor junior engineers while supporting mission analysis and enhancing system performance. Firefly offers generous benefits, including health and dental plans, educational reimbursement, and flexible PTO options.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of launch vehicle flight mechanics and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize launch vehicle trajectories.
• Develop and implement launch vehicle guidance algorithms.
• Conduct statistical trajectory analysis and validate system robustness.

Skills

Trajectory design

Guidance algorithms

Numerical optimization

Python for scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

POST

OTIS

TAOS

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer in Cedar Park, Texas, to lead trajectory design and guidance algorithm development for launch vehicles. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in aerospace engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in numerical optimization, Python, and trajectory design tools. You will mentor junior engineers while supporting mission analysis and enhancing system performance. Firefly offers generous benefits, including health and dental plans, educational reimbursement, and flexible PTO options.