Senior GNC Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Company

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

What you will do

• Design and optimize trajectories for orbital and suborbital launch vehicle missions.
• Design, implement, and verify auto-sequences for flight, stack tests, and wet dress rehearsals.
• Perform 3DOF trajectory missionization, 6DOF and flight analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis before, during, and after launches.
• Develop GNC flight software, algorithms, models, and 6DOF simulators for Electron, Neutron, and other programs.
• Analyze GNC hardware performance and flight data, and support launch and hardware-in-the-loop operations.
• Work with the GNC Team Lead to support and mentor the team while following health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electronics, Software, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of C/C++ development experience, including embedded or high-reliability development.
• 5+ years of Python or MATLAB development experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• For New Zealand-based applicants, nationality checks and background checks are required for access to ITAR-regulated equipment and data; eligibility may depend on citizenship or nationality.

Nice to have

• Experience optimizing launch vehicle or spacecraft missions.
• Experience with GMAT, STK, ASTOS, or POST.
• Publications in guidance, navigation, control, or adjacent fields.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on real rockets, spacecraft, and critical spaceflight subsystems.
• Collaborative environment focused on teamwork and mutual support.
• Fast-paced work with high-impact missions and tight deadlines.
• Health and safety procedures, including required personal protective equipment in designated areas.