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GNC Systems Engineer

  • Montréal, QC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 14, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control capabilities, including control laws and real-time filtering and control algorithms for embedded systems. Support systems integration and testing, and troubleshoot system problems.

Job details

Title: GNC Systems Engineer Location: Montreal, QC Duration: 12+ months with potential extension Required Qualifications: B.Sc.in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics, (M.Sc. preferred), focused on flight dynamics, control theory, or navigation with 10+ of GNC/AOCS experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms. Orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and control law design (classical and modern optimal control). Proficiency with navigation sensors and actuators. Experience implementing real time filtering and control algorithms in embedded code Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals. Hands-on experience to support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems. Experience with Confluence and JIRA. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English & French work environment.

What you’ll do

Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control capabilities, including control laws and real-time filtering and control algorithms for embedded systems. Support systems integration and testing, and troubleshoot system problems.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics, with a focus on flight dynamics, control theory, or navigation; a master's degree is preferred. Requires 10+ years of GNC/AOCS experience on LEO, MEO, or GEO platforms, relevant technical expertise, systems integration and testing experience, familiarity with Confluence and JIRA, and strong communication skills in an English- and French-speaking work environment.

Listed skills

  • Embedded Systems · Preferred
  • Jira · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Flight Dynamics
  • Control Theory
  • Navigation
  • Orbital Mechanics
  • Attitude Dynamics
  • Control Law Design
  • Navigation Sensors
  • Actuators
  • Real-Time Filtering
  • Embedded Systems
  • Aerospace Systems Engineering
  • Systems Integration
  • System Testing
  • Problem Resolution
  • Confluence
  • JIRA

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Technology

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