Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. With now 70 dedicated colleagues, we are working at two locations to make our vision reality. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of Guidance, 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

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

The German aerospace start-up POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH is developing a revolutionary reusable space launch and hypersonic transport system that operates like an aircraft. 

Based on more than 30 years of German and European spaceplane research, the development of the spaceplane AURORA began at the German Aerospace Center DLR. Aurora combines aircraft and rocket launcher technologies with a unique vehicle design, and offers a game-changing economic viability as well as opening the door for routine low-cost and safe access to space. 

In order to validate the technology and accelerate the spaceplane development, POLARIS has been developing a series of scaled flight demonstrators.