Senior GNC Engineer Launch Vehicles

Senior GNC Engineer - Launch Vehicles – Denver, CO Senior GNC Engineer - Launch Vehicles – Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems for Rockets (Subsonic to Hypersonic Regimes) Responsibilities System Architecture & Design: Lead the conceptual and detailed design of GNC architectures for rocket systems, ensuring integration with propulsion, structures, and avionics Regime-Specific GNC Solutions: Develop and validate GNC strategies tailored to subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes, addressing aerodynamic, aerodynamic, and control challenges Algorithm & Control System Development: Design and implement guidance algorithms, navigation filters, and control laws for high-precision trajectory execution Simulation & Validation: Coordinate / support the use of CFD, flight dynamics, and control simulations to evaluate performance, stability, and robustness across regimes Integration & Trade Studies: Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate GNC with vehicle design, optimizing for mass, power, and cost while meeting mission requirements Testing & Certification: Develop and support the execution of test plans for GNC systems, including ground and flight testing, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards Data Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analyze telemetry and performance data to diagnose anomalies and refine GNC performance Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with software, structural, and propulsion teams to ensure seamless GNC integration and compatibility Regulatory & Certification Support: Contribute to certification documentation and compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., FAA Part 450) Qualifications U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident) is required due to the nature of the work BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace or similar degrees from accredited universities 10+ years in GNC architecture, with proven design and integration experience across subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in guidance systems, control theory, navigation algorithms, flight dynamics, CFD, CFD tools Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of rocket aerodynamics, propulsion integration, and hypersonic flight dynamics. Demonstrated expertise in compressible air flow dynamics, aeroelasticity, and simulation Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong mathematical and analytical skills for system-level trade studies and optimization. Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading GNC architecture teams, managing schedules, and delivering on-time, on-budget designs. Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience with customer interaction including verbal and written communication & coordination of deep technical detail. Travel required for this position. Based in Denver CO, occasional travel as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Galaxy Technology Hires LLC