GNC Engineer

We're Hiring: GNC Engineer | Guidance, Navigation & Control

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)

At Skyroot Aerospace, we're building next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft technologies. We are looking for a passionate GNC Engineer to design and develop advanced navigation software, validation frameworks, and simulation environments that ensure mission success for our launch vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop attitude determination and positioning algorithms for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Perform Onboard Processor-in-the-Loop Simulations (OILS) for GNC systems.
• Execute and validate Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations (HILS).
• Develop advanced signal processing and sensor fusion algorithms for navigation applications.
• Conduct software verification, validation, and quality testing activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support development and certification activities.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills & Expertise

• Knowledge of Real-Time Systems, Operating Systems, and Microprocessors.
• Strong software development and system integration skills.
• Understanding of System Identification, Navigation Systems, Sensor Fusion, and Signal Processing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with MISRA-C standards and software testing tools such as LDRA.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• M.Tech. (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical, Communication, Signal Processing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred

• Experience in Navigation, Sensor Fusion, and Digital Signal Processing algorithms.
• Knowledge of INS hardware testing, ground validation, and performance assessment.
• Experience with OILS and HILS environments.
• Exposure to Computer Vision algorithms.
• Prior experience in aerospace, space systems, or related domains is a plus.

Why Join Skyroot

• Work on cutting-edge launch vehicle and spacecraft technologies.
• Contribute directly to India's growing commercial space ecosystem.
• Solve complex navigation and autonomy challenges for real-world missions.
• Collaborate with a highly driven team shaping the future of space transportation.

Ready to build the navigation systems that power the future of spaceflight Apply now and join the Skyroot mission.