Responsibilities* Build and lead the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineers* Own the GNC architecture and system design, including algorithms, trajectory design, modeling, and simulation* Develop and maintain simulation environments used to validate vehicle guidance, navigation, and control systems* Integrate modern engineering tooling and automation, including advanced simulation, automated testing, and data analysis workflows* Establish robust verification and validation frameworks across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integrated vehicle environments* Partner with flight software, avionics, propulsion, and vehicle engineering teams to define interfaces and system requirements* Support launch operations and mission control activities, including GNC responsibilities during countdown and flight* Analyze flight and ground test data to validate system performance and continuously improve models and control strategies* Provide technical leadership for cross-disciplinary problem solving and system-level integration. Required Qualifications* 10+ years of experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control development for aerospace vehicles* Demonstrated experience developing GNC algorithms, trajectory design, and simulation models* Strong background in control systems for real flight vehicles, including practical experience from flight programs* Experience leading or scaling high-performing engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on* Deep understanding of sensor integration and navigation systems, including IMUs, GPS, and other navigation sensors* Experience performing system-level integration and troubleshooting across complex engineering systems* Strong experience with model-based design and simulation tools, particularly Simulink* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers and guide technical decision-making* Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.