Sr Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

About the role

Join our team as a Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer. You will lead the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge GN&C systems, serving as a technical authority and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of GN&C algorithms and flight control software.
• Develop Simulink models to support flight controls development, vehicle dynamics, and linear/non-linear simulation analysis.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the lifecycle of air vehicle development.
• Architect inner- and outer-loop control laws and create advanced control algorithms for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
• Oversee end-to-end simulation campaigns, validation testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in design reviews, program milestones, and technical discussions with leadership and customers.
• Develop and implement GN&C best practices, standards, and processes across the engineering organization.
• Generate clear, comprehensive reports documenting simulation results, test outcomes, trade studies, and alternatives analyses.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners to drive collaboration and technical excellence.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and continuous improvement across algorithms, models, and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant GN&C, flight controls, simulation, or aerospace engineering experience.
• Advanced experience with Computer-Aided Engineering tools, analysis, and simulation environments.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model development, control law design, and simulation analysis.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with system modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, STK, or FreeFlyer.
• Background designing flight control laws for unmanned or optionally piloted aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1797B (Flying Qualities of Piloted Aircraft).
• Experience performing HIL testing of integrated flight control systems.
• Prior support of aircraft flight testing or vehicle performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with model-based definition, parametric design, and orbital or flight mechanics.
• Demonstrated success leading baseline definition, integrated trade studies, and maturation of complex systems.
• Professional background in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off
• flex-time options
• development opportunities
• leadership training
• mentorship programs
• education reimbursement
• exclusive company events
• a supportive team culture
• modern, collaborative campus environments
• on-site fitness centers
• state-of-the-art coffee bars
• full-service cafeterias with planned breakfast and lunch
• access to scenic walking and biking trails

Compensation

The estimated starting salary range is $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, including candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

Contact Information

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!