Navigation & Orbital GNC Lead Engineer
Pubblicato il 06-09-2026 - AVIO in Rocca Priora
Avio is a leading company in the design and development of launchers and solid, liquid, and cryogenic propulsion systems. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Colleferro (Rome), the company has an international presence in Italy, France, and French Guiana.
With over 1,500 professionals—30% of whom are engaged in research and development—Avio represents a true Italian excellence in the field of launchers and defense programs.
The experience and know-how gained over more than 50 years of activity in the space sector enable us to compete with the top players in the industry. Today, we are the only Italian company among the limited number of countries worldwide capable of designing and manufacturing space launch vehicles.
We are constantly looking for curious, ambitious, and motivated professionals with a strong interest in innovation.
The resource will be in charge of coordinating the Orbital GNC unit, leading a team of 3–4 people to design, validate and qualify GNC algorithms for orbital platforms and service modules.
In particular, the following technical activities fall within the role:
- Derivation of GNC/AOCS specifications from high-level requirements
- R&D; relating to algorithms in the field of control, pointing and navigation
- Writing/modifying SW prototypes
- Modeling of dynamics, disturbances and complex systems (6DOF models and multibody)
- Drafting validation plans for test campaigns, including Hardware-In-The-Loop test campaigns
- Verification of performance in closed and open loop
- Producing summary reports for:
- the progress of activities
- the compliance of the system with respect to high-level specifications
The following management activities fall within the role:
- Coordination of resources and planning of AOCS team activities
- Coordination with the different Technical Authorities across disciplines
- Interface with external teams, both institutional (ESA, ASI) and commercial (Subcos)
- Management of the formal flow of activities for the prepar