We are looking for an experienced Senior Missile Control Engineer to join our advanced defense-tech R&D team. The role involves leading the development, integration, and testing of missile control systems throughout the full system lifecycle, from algorithm design through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and flight trials. Why Join Skapion?: This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a defense-tech startup during its most exciting growth phase! Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and analysis of missile control algorithms. - Perform simulations, performance analysis, and robustness assessments. - Identify technical risks and propose practical engineering solutions. - Collaborate closely with systems engineering, software development, aerodynamics, mechanical design, and testing teams. - Participate in and analyse field experiments. - Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements. REQUIREMENTS - B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. - At least 7 years of experience in missile guidance and control engineering. - Understanding of GNC modules and their interactions. - Experience in 6DOF simulations and hardware-in-the-loop systems. - Experience with dynamic modelling, simulation, stability analysis, and control system design. - Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools, for control law development and real-time C/C++ implementation. - Experience in system integration. - Ability to work independently and lead technical tasks from concept to completion.
