The CompanyHypersonix is Australia’s leading aerospace engineering, design and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines with the potential to change the space and aviation industries for good. Our goal is to provide affordable access to green aerospace technologies and systems, to shape a smarter, sustainable future . . . and we need your help!The RoleAs a Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer at Hypersonix, you will work as part of the GNC team to perform analysis and testing of guidance, navigation, and control systems for hypersonic flight vehicles. This individual will also work with the broader team of aerospace and avionics engineers to refine and validate vehicle simulation models which underpin the verification of the GNC algorithms.ResponsibilitiesContributing to modelling and simulation of hypersonic flight vehiclesPerforming analysis and verification of GNC systems for hypersonic vehiclesCollaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers to ensure the successful design and testing of hypersonic vehiclesSupport vehicle testing and test data analysisWork under the guidance of the Lead GNC Engineer and manage sub-contracted work as requiredRequired Skills and ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field4+ years of experience (including PhD) in GNC system design and verification• Strong understanding of guidance, navigation, and control principles and systems• Extensive experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and similar toolsDesired Skills and ExperienceHypersonix recognises that you may not meet all of the items in the below list, and that’s ok! If you are a hard-working problem solver who wants to change the world, we encourage you to apply for this role as long as you meet a few of the Desired Skills and Experience.• A passion for advancing humanity towards ambitious goals• Strong work ethic and willingness to put in extra effort to deliver amazing results• Demonstrated exceptional ability in your area of expertise• Experience with control law development, system level design and analysis• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment• Experience with C, C++ or similar programming languages.• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, developing integration and test procedures, and performing both software and system testing• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently• Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environments• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsThe applicable sponsor for this role is Hypersonix Launch Systems

GNC Engineer

The Company

Hypersonix is Australia’s leading aerospace engineering, design and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines with the potential to change the space and aviation industries for good. Our goal is to provide affordable access to green aerospace technologies and systems, to shape a smarter, sustainable future . . . and we need your help!

The Role

As a Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer at Hypersonix, you will work as part of the GNC team to perform analysis and testing of guidance, navigation, and control systems for hypersonic flight vehicles. This individual will also work with the broader team of aerospace and avionics engineers to refine and validate vehicle simulation models which underpin the verification of the GNC algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to modelling and simulation of hypersonic flight vehicles
  • Performing analysis and verification of GNC systems for hypersonic vehicles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers to ensure the successful design and testing of hypersonic vehicles
  • Support vehicle testing and test data analysis
  • Work under the guidance of the Lead GNC Engineer and manage sub-contracted work as required

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience (including PhD) in GNC system design and verification
    • Strong understanding of guidance, navigation, and control principles and systems
    • Extensive experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and similar tools

Desired Skills and Experience

Hypersonix recognises that you may not meet all of the items in the below list, and that’s ok! If you are a hard-working problem solver who wants to change the world, we encourage you to apply for this role as long as you meet a few of the Desired Skills and Experience.

  • • A passion for advancing humanity towards ambitious goals
    • Strong work ethic and willingness to put in extra effort to deliver amazing results
    • Demonstrated exceptional ability in your area of expertise
    • Experience with control law development, system level design and analysis
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
    • Experience with C, C++ or similar programming languages.
    • Familiarity with systems engineering processes, developing integration and test procedures, and performing both software and system testing
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
    • Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environments
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    The applicable sponsor for this role is Hypersonix Launch Systems

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