Senior Principal Engineer – Guidance & Control

About the role

Shape the future of precision‑guided systems as a Senior Principal Engineer in Guidance & Control. Lead the development of advanced flight control software for next‑generation smart weapon systems, covering the full product lifecycle from concept to production support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design, development and maintenance of Guidance & Control algorithms, autopilot and mission control software.
• Develop and maintain Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) and Mission Planning System (MPS) algorithms.
• Own 6‑Degree‑of‑Freedom (6‑DOF) simulation models and support Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop Simulation (HILS) activities.
• Validate aerodynamic models using flight‑test data and ensure compliance with DO‑178 and MIL‑STD standards.
• Manage software configuration, traceability, documentation and change‑control processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science; Master’s preferred.
• 10‑15 years of experience in smart weapons, guided munitions, missile, aerospace or defence industry.
• Strong background in guidance systems, flight control systems and Kalman filtering.

Required skills

• C, C++ programming.
• MATLAB and Simulink modelling.
• 6‑DOF modelling, HILS environments.
• Aerodynamic modelling and flight‑test data analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defence software standards (DO‑178, MIL‑STD).

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salary.
• Family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and dependents, education allowances for children.
• Access to a learning academy and digital learning platform for continuous skill development.
• Opportunities to innovate, strong career guidance and collaboration with world‑class talent.