Guidance Design Engineer

We're Hiring: Guidance Design Engineer

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)

At Skyroot Aerospace , we're building the future of space transportation. We are looking for a highly motivated Guidance Design Engineer to develop advanced guidance algorithms that enable precise orbital injection for the Vikram series of launch vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust closed-loop guidance algorithms for various launch vehicle stages and implement them in 3/6 DOF simulations.
• Select and optimize flight constants and guidance parameters.
• Perform sensitivity studies and Monte Carlo analyses to evaluate guidance performance.
• Develop contingency and mission salvage guidance strategies.
• Validate guidance algorithms on onboard computers through real-time simulations (OILS/HILS experience is an advantage).
• Document technical solutions and participate in design reviews.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a strong sense of ownership and execution.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong foundation in Flight Dynamics, Orbital Mechanics, Modelling & Simulation , and Software Development.
• Excellent mathematical modelling and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to solve complex engineering challenges independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to optimization techniques is desirable.
• Proficiency in C/C++ , along with strong experience in MATLAB/Simulink .

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering or an equivalent discipline.

Preferred

• Published research papers in reputed journals or conferences.
• Prior experience in launch vehicle guidance, space systems, or a similar domain.

Why Join Skyroot?

• Work on cutting-edge launch vehicle technologies.
• Contribute directly to India's growing space ecosystem.
• Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in aerospace engineering.
• Opportunity to solve challenging real-world spaceflight problems.

Ready to shape the future of space access? Apply now and be part of the mission.