Senior GNC Engineer

Senior GNC Engineer

iO Associates are currently partnered with a company who are an emerging player in the European space sector, developing advanced in-orbit servicing capabilities. Their work focuses on autonomous guidance, navigation and control systems to enable complex spacecraft operations including proximity manoeuvres, inspection and life-extension missions.

With multiple active and upcoming missions, they are continuing to grow their engineering capability and are seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to join their team in Toulouse.

The Role

• Design and development of advanced GNC algorithms for spacecraft applications
• Integration of control algorithms with onboard systems including sensors, actuators and flight computers
• Analysis of system performance, robustness and sensitivity under varying mission conditions
• Contribution to operational concepts and system safety strategies, including fault management approaches
• Support to verification and validation activities across simulation and system-level testing
• Involvement in mission readiness and operational phases, including complex manoeuvre execution

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Circa 8+ years experience in spacecraft GNC, AOCS or flight dynamics
• Track record of contributing to at least one space mission or equivalent programme
• Strong programming capability, ideally with experience in MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools
• Experience working with embedded or flight software environments is advantageous
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Fluent in English

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on highly technical, next-generation space missions
• A collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Long-term career growth within an evolving organisation

If you’re working on advanced spacecraft systems and open to your next mission, please apply with an up-to-date CV or reach out for a confidential discussion.