Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies, and operating a licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.
Lead GNC Engineer – Join our team of innovators dedicated to sending rockets to space in Australia.
Responsibilities
Leadership
* Serve as a Responsible Engineer for GNC products, conducting technical assessments such as concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
* Follow and 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 that all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures and fulfill other duties as requested by management.
Technical
* Develop linear and non-linear models of control system plant dynamics and effectors for launch vehicles.
* Iterate and improve upon 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.
* Mission design and optimisation of launch vehicle trajectories.
* Design and implement simulation and visualisation tools.
* Use 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.
* Characterise natural environments for launch vehicles including wind and space radiation.
* Apply data analysis techniques to validate models from test data.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Minimum of a Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Physics or Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or relevant STEM degree.
* 4+ years of experience in professional GNC, Flight Software or robotics design engineering settings (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.
* Demonstrated experience with programming in Python, MATLAB, or other high‐level languages.
* Demonstrated experience with low‐level development language (e.g., C++, C).
* Experience with git workflows or equivalent version control system.
* Experience with software verification and validation, as well as 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.
* Familiarity with Linux‐based environments, scripting, and containerised toolchains.
* Understanding of sensor and actuator hardware (IMU, GNSS, EMA).
How to Apply:
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.
If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our careers page: www.gspace.com/career.
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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