GNC Engineer

GNC Engineer

HyPrSpace

Le Haillan, France

Role overview:

As GNC Engineer, within a human sized team of 8, you will be developing Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) algorithms for our Baguette and OB-1 launchers.

Reporting to the Technical Leader, you will ensure that the flight control software and the flight control architecture are compliant with certification, operational and performance requirements.

Your key responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Define and validate control, guidance and/or navigation strategy;
• Design and validate 6DoF simulation;
• Participate in the sensors and actuators trade-offs;
• Establish launchers' performances;
• Prepare test and technical reports.

Who we are looking for:

Engineer with a strong understanding of flight mechanics, your are recognized for your results orientation, your excellent problem-solving skills and the eager to work effectively in a very collaborative environment. We also expect these knowledge/qualifications:

• Proficient in control theory (automatic control, linear analysis, Monte Carlo methods, etc.);
• Solid knowledge in estimation theory (e.g., Kalman filters);
• Strong foundation in mathematics (particularly in optimization or statistics);
• Good physics intuition and solid grasp of point mechanics;
• Experience in programming with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink;
• Good command of English;
• Rigorous with analytical mindset and ability to synthesize and write clearly;
• Interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• Autonomous, intellectually curious, and proactive.