Senior GNC Engineer
Senior GNC Engineer
Darwin has partnered with a fast-paced startup in the Bay Area, and we are looking for a Senior GNC Engineer to join their small, growing team.
As a Senior GNC Engineer, you will develop the control, estimation, and guidance algorithms that fly rockets. You’ll work across all aspects of GNC, collaborating with propulsion, avionics, and operations teams to ensure the vehicle is built, tested, and operated to successfully launch, fly, and deploy its payload to the target orbit.
What You’ll Do:
Develop GNC algorithms, simulation models, and trajectories
Build test automation across Simulink, hardware-in-the-loop, and integrated vehicles
Support launches from mission control and manage GNC responsibilities during countdown
Analyze flight and ground test data to improve system performance and simulation fidelity
Own large aspects of the GNC system end-to-end
What We Value:
5+ years in aerospace vehicle GNC development and simulation
Advanced degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent
Matlab/Simulink and C++ or Python experience
Hands-on experience with simulation frameworks and flight software integration
Strong communication, technical feedback, and mentoring skills
Excited to thrive in a fast-paced, self-driven startup environment
Ideal Candidates:
Engineers with cross-functional experience who want to directly impact flight performance
Proven ownership of GNC systems from development through flight
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Kimberley Govender
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