Gnc Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, PTO & holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to design, develop, and verify GNC systems for advanced aerospace applications. You will develop autopilot algorithms, perform target state estimation, and contribute to high-fidelity simulations and field testing.

This hybrid role pairs lab work with field activity and requires collaboration with DoD customers in secure environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

5+ years GNC

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

C++

State-space

6DOF

FPGA

Bachelor's in ME/EE/AE

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C++

FPGA

Job description

Job Title: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment

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.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

direct benefitsmedical, dental, etc.pto & holidays

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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