At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for exciting satellite missions.
- Company: Innovative organisation at the forefront of the space sector.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with regular team events and modern facilities.
- Why this job: Join a team shaping the future of space technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years in GNC engineering.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 £ per year.
An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Senior GNC Systems 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
- 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.
Senior GNC Systems Engineer employer: Holt Executive
Join a pioneering company at the forefront of aerospace training, where as an Engineering Delivery Manager, you'll lead innovative projects that shape the future of flight simulation. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth with opportunities for professional development, alongside competitive benefits such as generous holiday allowances and private medical insurance. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers the chance to collaborate with talented teams and make a meaningful impact in the aerospace industry.
