GNC Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role supports the design, development, and verification of GNC systems for advanced aerospace applications. The successful candidate will develop autopilot and control algorithms, perform target state estimation, and contribute to high-fidelity simulation development. The position includes laboratory and field-testing activities and collaboration with internal teams and U.S. Department of Defense customers in secure environments.

• Design, develop, and analyze guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
• Develop autopilot and control laws for dynamic systems.
• Perform target state estimation, filtering, and sensor fusion.
• Develop and maintain simulations and models to support system design and verification.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, and system-level testing.
• Assist with field testing and customer-supported test activities as required.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and test engineering teams.

• 5 years of experience in GNC.
• Proficiency with Matlab, Python, Simulink, and C .
• Experience in simulation control and estimation, mechanical design, and control system design.
• Experience with state space, 6DOF, and FPGA.
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

• Experience with real-time embedded control systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Experience with flight dynamics modeling and sensor modeling.
• Familiarity with missile, UAV, or aerospace vehicle systems.
• Experience supporting test activities with DoD customers.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.

This role is based in an office space located in a research park, with some hardware interaction required. The work schedule is hybrid, with office attendance required Monday through Wednesday for nine hours, and remote work allowed on Thursday and Friday, with a four-hour workday on Fridays. The office does not use cubicles, providing an open space for collaboration and interaction.

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

direct benefits medical, dental, etc. pto & holidays

This is a hybrid position in Huntsville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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Salary : $100,000 - $150,000