Senior GNC Engineer

ClearSpace

GNC Architect for a Rendezvous mission. Defining GNC architecture, software prototype, and subsystem verification and validation.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the GNC architecture for the mission;
Define and manage the GNC Subsystem Requirements;
Define the GNC simulator and the test specifications
Develop GNC software prototype
Perform GNC subsystem verification with EM (Engineering Model) hardware using dedicated testbeds.
Define risks and risk mitigation strategies for the GNC subsystem
Interface with the program management and technical team especially the System Architect
Contribute to system activities, including system-level trade-offs, in collaboration with other subsystem leads,
Define GNC FDIR (Fault/Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) processes.
Contribute to Verification and Validation, subsystem/spacecraft integration planning and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in GNC development and verification
Experience of GNC algorithm design e.g. navigation filters, guidance strategies and controllers.
Experience of GNC hardware integration and test.
Experience with software packages commonly used for aerospace simulations e.g. MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
Experience of programming in C/C++.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide Post a Job Affiliates ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs Account ClearSpace Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees ClearSpace, an in-orbit servicing (IOS) company created in 2018, is intent on revolutionizing how space missions are conducted. ClearSpace is becoming now a global company with dynamic engineering teams in Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Luxembourg and in the United States. ClearSpace is creating the technologies that will support a wide range of IOS applications, from disposal and in-orbit transport to inspection, assembly, manufacturing, repair, and recycling. ClearSpace aims to support institutions and commercial operators alike to enhance sustainable space operations and promote a circular space economy. Senior GNC Engineer 🔥 9 minutes ago 🏢🏡 London – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer 🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor Python Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide Report problem 📋 Description
Define the GNC architecture for the mission;
Define and manage the GNC Subsystem Requirements;
Define the GNC simulator and the test specifications
Develop GNC software prototype
Perform GNC subsystem verification with EM (Engineering Model) hardware using dedicated testbeds.
Define risks and risk mitigation strategies for the GNC subsystem
Interface with the program management and technical team especially the System Architect
Contribute to system activities, including system-level trade-offs, in collaboration with other subsystem leads,
Define GNC FDIR (Fault/Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) processes.
Contribute to Verification and Validation, subsystem/spacecraft integration planning and execution. 🎯 Requirements
Experience in GNC development and verification
Experience of GNC algorithm design e.g. navigation filters, guidance strategies and controllers.
Experience of GNC hardware integration and test.
Experience with software packages commonly used for aerospace simulations e.g. MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
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Hard Skills & Tools

GNC developmentGNC verificationGNC algorithm designnavigation filtersguidance strategiescontrollersGNC hardware integrationprogramming in Cprogramming in C++software prototype development

Soft Skills

risk mitigationcollaborationcommunication