GNC Engineer I - Electron (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical aerospace subsystems.

What you will do

• Assist with trajectory optimization and mission design for orbital and suborbital launch vehicle missions.
• Design, implement, and verify auto sequences for flights, stack tests, and wet dress rehearsals.
• Analyze and missionize optimized 3DOF trajectories for 6DOF and flight scenarios.
• Perform pre-flight, launch-day, and post-flight Monte Carlo analysis.
• Design and verify spacecraft separation sequences and dynamics.
• Support GNC research and development, vehicle modeling, 6DOF simulator development, launch operations, and hardware-in-the-loop operations.

Requirements

• Master’s, bachelor’s, or higher degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, or an equivalent field.
• Thorough understanding of orbital mechanics.
• Theoretical or practical understanding of rigid body dynamics.
• 1–2 years of software development experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience, including rocketry.
• For the New Zealand role, nationality checks and ITAR eligibility apply; access may be restricted for candidates with ineligible citizenship or dual nationality.

Nice to have

• Launch-vehicle or spacecraft mission optimization experience.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with GMAT or STK.
• Experience developing or implementing a basic 3DOF propagator for LEO, lunar, or interplanetary trajectories.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on real rockets, spacecraft, and meaningful space missions.
• Collaborative environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and practical problem-solving.
• Fast-paced work with tight deadlines and a strong focus on reliable mission delivery.
• Health and safety procedures, including required PPE and prompt incident reporting, are mandatory.
• Background checks are completed before employment offers for New Zealand positions.