At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team developing cutting-edge flight control and autopilot systems for rockets.
- Company: Leading Australian space tech company focused on next-gen launch vehicles.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, strong technical ownership, and fast-paced engineering environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor engineers and define best practices in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team and make a real impact in aerospace technology.
- Qualifications: 4 years in GNC, flight software, or control systems; strong Python and MATLAB skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Pearson Carter are currently working with a leading Australian space technology company developing next-generation launch vehicles and orbital systems. They are building highly reliable autonomous flight systems used to guide rockets safely to orbit. Due to growth, they are hiring a Lead Engineer to lead the Guidance, Navigation & Control team responsible for autopilot development, simulation, state estimation, control systems, and flight verification. They offer a highly competitive salary package, strong technical ownership, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge launch vehicle technology in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the GNC team delivering flight control and autopilot systems
- Own simulation, state estimation, mission design, and control development
- Develop and improve flight algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control
- Lead verification & validation including HIL testing and Monte Carlo analysis
- Integrate GNC systems with avionics, propulsion, and mission operations
- Mentor engineers and define best practices across the GNC function
Experience:
- 4 years GNC, flight software, robotics, or control systems experience
- Strong Python and MATLAB skills
- C/C++ development experience
- Strong control theory and systems engineering background
- Experience with simulation and V&V in CI environments
- Exposure to aerospace, UAV, satellite, or launch systems preferred
- Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance
Location (on-site / hybrid depending on project requirements). Applications are welcome from engineers with strong control systems and aerospace experience looking to work on complex flight systems.
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