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Isar Aerospace · Parsdorf, Germany · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-18
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Mission Brief

As part of the Guidance, Navigation and Control team, you will support the technical development of the autopilot of the launch vehicle. You will be responsible for developing the GNC flight algorithms and the necessary verification environments following a model-based design approach.

Your Role

  • Perform GNC algorithm selection, design, tuning and implementation
  • Model required fluids systems to expand 6-DoF verification capabilities
  • Maintain and further develop hydraulic actuator models
  • Maintain and further develop control algorithms and filters for relevant fluid systems
  • Support development of launch and test campaign GNC operations
  • Perform, setup and analyze Monte Carlo simulations

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in mathematical modelling, development and validation of algorithms in Guidance, Navigation and Control
  • Strong background in mathematical modelling and data analysis in MATLAB and relevant tools (Simulink, Stateflow, parallelization, autocoding)
  • Proficient in data analysis in frequency and time domain with Python
  • Basic knowledge in rigid body and orbit mechanics
  • Proficient in modelling and control of fluid systems (hydraulic actuators, valves, pressurized tanks)
  • Experience in C/C++ flight software development
  • Experience with large software projects in GIT

Benefits

  • Employee participation program with virtual company shares
  • 30 days vacation
  • Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after probation
  • Subsidised lunches
  • Fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport
  • Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
  • Individual learning allowance after probation period
  • Childcare allowance for non-school-age children

About Isar Aerospace

Isar Aerospace is building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. We provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit. We are privately funded by world-leading technology investors and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.