Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (m/f/d)

Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of G uidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (m/f/d).

Your mission

• Design and analysis of GNC subsystems for air-breathing UAVs, hypersonic gliders, and orbital spaceplanes
• Trajectory simulation, optimization, and mission analysis for complex flight profiles
• Development of nonlinear 6DOF flight dynamic models
• Creation of mathematical models for physical subsystems (aerodynamics, sensors, actuators, propulsion)
• Flight control algorithm design, coding, and software-/hardware-in-the-loop testing and implementation on flight control hardware
• Support in the selection, integration, and verification of GNC sensors and components
• Development of advanced guidance algorithms for highly automatic UAVs
• Participation in ground and flight test campaigns, including test planning, execution, and data analysis

Your profile

• Successfully completed aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (M.Sc./M.Eng.)
• Several years of professional or research experience in flight dynamics, GNC, or related fields.
• Strong background in flight control theory, trajectory optimization, dynamic system modeling and guidance methods
• Strong programming skills (MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python) and modeling/simulation experience
• Proficiency in English and German (spoken and written)
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex research and engineering problems
• Excellent analytical skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset
• Proactive, motivated, flexible, and resilient, with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced startup environment where innovation and ownership drive impact

What we offer

• Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
• Being part of an international, highly motivated team
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Flexible working hours
• Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass
• Take benefit of attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
• The opportunity to contribute your ideas and actively shape the company

Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact. If your profile fits our requirements, apply now by sending your complete application portfolio, including CV, certificates and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

About us

Our mission is to pioneer a new era of space transportation by flying to space and back like an aircraft — taking off and landing at airports, and reusing our spaceplanes for hundreds of missions. We combine unprecedented cost efficiency with unique flexibility and safety, enabling breakthrough advances in both space transportation and hypersonic flight. This vision is currently pursued by almost 80 employees every day.

At POLARIS we value on-site collaboration , so we generally do not offer home office . Please apply only if you feel comfortable with this working model – it saves valuable time for everyone involved.