GNC Engineer I
Gilmour Space Technologies
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GNC Engineer I
All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey
Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.
Are you a creative and experienced GNC Engineer I looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! You will be part of the GNC team responsible for delivering the autopilot system that steers our launch vehicles safely to orbit. This broad role covers simulation, state estimation, mission design, control and verification activities. You will work with a talented team of engineers to design, develop, analyse, test and operate launch vehicles, and their subsystems, with the aim of ensuring highly reliable flight. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!
How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:
The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:
- Developing linear and non-linear models of control system plant dynamics and effectors for launch vehicles
- Iterating and improving upon the existing flight algorithm stack for navigation, guidance and control
- Analysing performance, stability, and robustness of flight algorithms
- Mission design and optimisation of launch vehicle trajectories
- Designing and implementing simulation and visualisation tools
- Using numerical methods to propagate complex uncertainty models (e.g. Monte Carlo methods)
- Conducting analyses and design studies for future vehicles in a multi-disciplinary team
- Characterising the natural environments for launch vehicles including loads, thermal and space radiation.
- Applying data analysis techniques to validate models from test data
- Operating as part of a multi-disciplinary team, routinely stepping beyond core duties to tackle cross-domain tasks and coordinate with other engineering departments
- Support launch vehicle ground test, launch and mission operations
- Other duties as requested by Management
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in Physics or Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or relevant STEM degree
- Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, or other high-level languages
- Familiarity with a low-level development language (e.g. C++, C)
- Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment with a desire and willingness to assist other team members
- Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space!
- Sound knowledge of control theory and control system design (from university courses or projects).
- Experience with git workflows or equivalent version control system.
- Experience with software verification and validation and working in a continuous integration environment.
- An understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals.
- A passion for advancing the commercial space industry.
How to Apply:
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.
If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com).
Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
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