Senior GNC Engineer - Air Platform / Missile Systems

Conduct Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) testing, bench testing, and flight test algorithm validation; analyze test telemetry and generate performance assessments. Minimum 8 years of direct experience developing GNC algorithms for missiles, air platforms, or other advanced aerospace systems.

Position Title: Senior GNC Engineer - Air Platform / Missile Systems

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire Senior GNC Engineer - Air Platform / Missile Systems opportunity. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and tuning of guidance laws, flight control algorithms, and navigation filters
• Develop and maintain high fidelity 6 DOF time domain simulations to characterize system performance, evaluate mission effectiveness, and drive requirements allocation.
• Integrate GPS/INS navigation solutions and seeker based measurements, including sensor fusion and denied environment navigation techniques.
• Inform system and mission level requirements, supporting Systems Engineering in defining Technical Performance Metrrics, and stability/control criteria.
• Conduct Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) testing, bench testing, and flight test algorithm validation; analyze test telemetry and generate performance assessments.
• Mentor junior GNC engineers and provide technical leadership across modeling, simulation, implementation, and verification activities.

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• Minimum 8 years of direct experience developing GNC algorithms for missiles, air platforms, or other advanced aerospace systems
• Expert proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and model based design workflows
• Hands on experience developing 6 DOF simulations, HWIL environments, and flight test validated GNC algorithms
• Experience in integrating and evaluating INS/GPS navigation, seekers, and multi sensor fusion techniques
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interface effectively with technical teams, and senior decision makers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in hypersonic vehicle GNC, high speed aerodynamics, or aerothermal affected flight control
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, version control workflows, and multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Rate Range: $165,000-$185,000
• Location: Washington, DC - Naval Research Laboratory (Onsite)
• Required US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI..

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