< BACK Senior Robotics Software Engineer (GNC) 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 Senior Robotics Software Engineer 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!
The Senior Robotics Software Engineer is responsible for designing algorithms and implementing flight-critical software for rocket systems that will deliver satellites to orbit! You will work with a talented team of engineers to develop, analyse, test and operate launch vehicles, and its 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:
Leadership:
Serve as a Responsible Engineer for GNC products, conducting technical assessments such as concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
Follow and participate in product development processes, including requirements definition, design, verification, and validation.
Represent the GNC discipline in program reviews, technical exchanges, and stakeholder briefings.
Establish best practices for GNC verification and validation (V&V), including hardware-in-the-loop testing, Monte Carlo simulations, and operational rehearsals.
Integrate GNC subsystems with avionics, software, mechanical, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure system-level performance and reliability.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing GNC team.
Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures and fulfill other duties as requested by management.
Technical:
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.
Drive continuous improvement of tools, automation, and analytical pipelines supporting design, analysis, and operations.
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 wind and space radiation.
Applying data analysis techniques to validate models from test data.
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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:
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. No Recruitment Agencies Please