GNC Engineer

About company :

Astrophel Aerospace is on a mission to redefine space exploration with our cutting edge reusable launch vehicle technology. Our vision is to make space more accessible and sustainable while driving down costs for industries and researchers alike. Backed by our recently secured pre-seed funding, we are now assembling a talented core team to bring this vision to life and push the boundaries of aerospace innovation.

Role Overview :

As a GNC Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, simulation, and real world implementation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for our launch vehicles. From crafting algorithms and carrying out high fidelity simulations to making them a reality through hardware integration and testing, you’ll help ensure our vehicles meet stringent performance, stability, and safety requirements from liftoff to orbital insertion

Key Responsibilities :

● Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for launch vehicles.

● Design and simulate closed-loop GNC systems using MATLAB/Simulink and other analysis tools.

● Perform 6DOF trajectory simulations, stability analysis, and Monte Carlo assessments.

● Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and flight software teams for integrated system development.

● Analyze sensor and actuator performance, including IMUs, GPS, reaction control systems, and thrust vector control.

● Carry out software in the loop (SIL) testing.

● Support hardware in the loop (HIL) testing.

● Participate in pre-flight mission planning, flight readiness reviews, and post-flight performance analysis.

● Contribute to the definition of mission requirements and system architecture for new vehicle designs.

Required Qualifications :

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.

● Strong foundation in classical and modern control theory, navigation filters, and guidance law design.

● Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python for system modeling and analysis.

● Experience with 6DOF simulation and dynamic system modeling.

● Familiarity with embedded real time systems, flight software, and hardware integration.

● Understanding of sensors (IMU, GPS) and actuator dynamics relevant to spaceflight.

● Excellent problem solving skills, with attention to detail and strong analytical capability.

Preferred Qualifications :

● Experience in launch vehicle or spacecraft GNC system design and flight test support.

● Knowledge of Kalman filtering, state estimation, and sensor fusion techniques.

● Experience with C/C++ and embedded software development for flight critical applications.

● Familiarity with flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems.

● Hands on experience with hardware in the loop and system level validation testing.

Why Join Us ?

● Be part of an agile and innovative team shaping the future of space launch.

● Work & Learn on real missions with hands on impact on design, development, and flight operations.

● Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.

"If you’re a passionate, tech driven GNC Engineer who gets excited about crafting guidance laws, tuning control loops, and bringing trajectories to life both in simulation and on the launch pad we’d love to have you on board."