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Guidance Navigation Control Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

APR Consulting
Chandler, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026
An aerospace client is looking for a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer with Active Secret Clearance that will design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains. 



Location: Chandler, AZ 85286 (Onsite)

Position: Guidance Navigation Control Engineer

Pay Rate: $43.21/hr. - $53.85/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 12 months or longer

Schedule: 9x80 A

Shift: 1st Shift

Travel:  Yes, 10% of the Time



Responsibilities:


  • GNC Engineer that will design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains. The candidate will be working on a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test missile flight code.
  • Will be creating and implementing 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance.
  • Should have extensive experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design and implementation into the missile flight code.
  • Should have experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools.
  • Work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate a complex 6-degree of freedom missile flight simulator.
  • Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms.
  • Create and/or maintain Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents.
  • Review GNC workshare requirements, model hardware, and attend weekly / monthly international partner program meetings.



    Qualifications:


    • U.S. Citizenship required. 
    • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1 year of experience, or a PhD and 0 years of experience.
    • Experience with Autopilot design for guided missiles.
    • Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C , MATLAB and Python.
    • Proficiency in C development in a Linux environment.
    • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains.
    • Experience with high fidelity 6DoF simulation for guided missiles.
    • Experience working with missile guidance and autopilot algorithms.
    • Travel 10% of the time



      Preferred Qualifications


      • Experience working on hypersonic missiles
      • Experience with AEGIS weapon system
      • Experience with IR discrimination and tracking



        About our client:

        Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.



        About APR:

        Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.



        We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



        Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!



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Salary : $43 - $54

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