Senior GNC Engineer
Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
* Lead as Responsible Engineer for GNC products, performing concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
* Participate in product development processes, including requirements definition, design, verification, and validation.
* Represent the GNC discipline in program reviews, technical exchanges, and stakeholder briefings.
* Establish best practices for GNC verification and validation (V&V), including hardware-in-the-loop testing, Monte Carlo simulations, and operational rehearsals.
* Integrate GNC subsystems with avionics, software, mechanical, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure system‐level performance and reliability.
* Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing GNC team.
* Ensure all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures, and fulfill other duties as requested by management.
* Develop linear and non-linear models of control system plant dynamics and effectors for launch vehicles.
* Iterate and improve the existing flight algorithm stack for navigation, guidance, and control.
* Drive continuous improvement of tools, automation, and analytical pipelines supporting design, analysis, and operations.
* Analyze performance, stability and robustness of flight algorithms.
* Design and optimize launch vehicle trajectories.
* Design and implement simulation and visualization tools.
* Apply numerical methods to propagate complex uncertainty models (e.g., Monte Carlo methods).
* Conduct analyses and design studies for future vehicles in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Characterize natural environments for launch vehicles including wind and space radiation.
* Apply data analysis techniques to validate models from test data.
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Physics, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or relevant STEM degree.
* 4+ years of professional GNC, flight software, or robotics design engineering experience (excluding internships).
* Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating resilience in high-stress situations and a supportive approach with team members.
* Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or other high-level programming languages.
* Proficiency in low-level development languages such as C++ or C.
* Experience with git workflows or equivalent version control systems.
* Experience with software verification and validation, and working in a continuous integration environment.
* Experience working within a Systems Engineering framework.
* Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Strong command of control theory and proven experience in control systems design.
* Experience in launch vehicle, missile, UAV, or satellite programs.
* Experience in simulator development.
* Familiarity with Linux-based environments, scripting, and containerised toolchains.
* Understanding of sensor and actuator hardware (IMU, GNSS, EMA).
Equal Opportunity Statement
Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
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