Senior GNC Engineer
An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of advanced Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for complex satellite missions. This is a highly technical opportunity to work on GNC, computer vision and spacecraft control technologies. You will play a key role in shaping subsystem architectures and delivering solutions from early design through to verification and on-orbit operations. The Role Key responsibilities will include: - Contributing to the development of GNC systems, including requirements, FDIR and V&V strategies. - Integrating GNC algorithms, computer vision and GNC hardware with the wider spacecraft platform. - Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure GNC performance and system compatibility. - Planning and executing GNC subsystem verification and testing. - Leading GNC subsystem review gates and contributing to wider mission reviews. - Conducting research into emerging GNC technologies, algorithms and hardware. - Performing subsystem-level design, analysis and technical trade-offs. - Supporting GNC algorithm development, hardware selection and integration for RPO missions. - Contributing to GNC software architecture and operational flight software solutions. - Working with customers and suppliers to define requirements and develop technical solutions. - Supporting technical and programme leadership. About You You should have: - A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering/science discipline. - 5+ years' experience in a GNC-related engineering role. - Intermediate-level MATLAB/Simulink experience. - Strong understanding of GNC subsystem architecture. - Hands-on experience with most of the following: - GNC requirements derivation and verification - Control law and navigation algorithm development - Translating algorithms into operational flight software - GNC hardware integration and testing - GNC technology and hardware selection - Space mission data processing - Spacecraft capture systems Desirable Experience - Flight dynamics and relative orbital dynamics. - On-orbit satellite operations. - C/C++ development. - Embedded software development. What\'s on Offer - Hybrid working with flexible hours. - Optional compressed working pattern. - 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays. - Private healthcare. - Life insurance and long-term sick pay. - Relocation assistance may be available. - Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities. - Professional development and career progression opportunities. - Regular team and social events. If you're a Senior GNC Engineer with experience across spacecraft guidance, navigation and control and want to work on technically challenging space missions, I'd be keen to hear from you. TT