GNC Engineer
Vision: To become the leading producer of low-cost precision interceptors for autonomous targets.
FPV drones are responsible for injuring or killing over 5,000 Ukrainians each month—more than any other weapon. Our client addresses this threat with a hand-launched missile designed to destroy short-range aerial targets. Compact enough to fit three systems in a tactical vest and affordable for all Ukrainian ground units, it will be the smallest and most cost-effective guided missile ever deployed in combat.
They aim to shift the course of the war in Ukraine, with plans to later equip NATO against drone threats. They are seeking a GNC engineer to develop, simulate, and test algorithms for their counter-UAS mini-missiles. They're looking for a systems thinker capable of building the seemingly impossible under tight timelines.
Our client offer a competitive salary, stock options, and the opportunity to see your work tested on the front lines. This is a meaningful, fast-paced, and urgent mission with a passionate team.
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with control algorithms, ideally for missiles, UAVs, or airborne systems
- Proficiency in control theory, trajectory optimization, and real-time systems
- System-level thinker
- Willingness to work from the UK
- High sense of urgency, excited to work in a fast-paced environment
Bonus Qualifications:
- Willingness to work partially from Ukraine (safe zones)
- Strong desire for Ukraine’s success
- Start-up experience
- Passion for rocketry
Additional Information: They're an early-stage startup, driven by the needs of soldiers in combat, not specific contracts. Our Ukrainian presence and flexibility set us apart from traditional defense companies.