GNC Engineer – Aerospace Navigation (Mid-level)

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a GNC Engineer – Aerospace Navigation in Chandler, AZ. You will lead development of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, building 6-DOF simulations and validating flight algorithms.

You will apply modeling, control theory, and algorithm development to ensure precise navigation and robust performance, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across integration, test, and analysis teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or higher, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 0 years in aerospace/related fields.
• Must hold an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Experience with guidance, navigation and/or control concepts for aerospace or missile systems.
• Experience leading or contributing to modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis for aerospace/autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar tools in Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of software and 6-DOF simulations to support flight algorithms and code.
• Optimize flight and simulation software for performance, robustness, and maintainability; perform trajectory analysis campaigns.
• Present results, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.
• Mentor early-career engineers and provide technical direction on GNC approaches.

Skills

GNC algorithms

Flight control

6-DOF simulation

GPS navigation

GPS anti-jamming

M-Code

Navigation algorithms

Kalman Filter

EKF

UKF

Target tracking

Tracking algorithms

Trajectory optimization

Flight path analysis

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering

Master’s degree in relevant engineering

PhD in relevant engineering

Tools

Linux

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Job description

• Chandler, Arizona

Role: GNC Engineer – Aerospace Navigation

Duration: 12 months

Location: Chandler, AZ
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance

Key Skills: GNC algorithms, flight control systems, 6-DOF simulation, GPS navigation, GPS anti-jamming, M-Code, navigation algorithms, Kalman Filter, Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), Target tracking, Tracking algorithms, Trajectory optimization, Flight path analysis, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Linux

Position Summary:

• In this role, you will lead the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
• You will apply mathematical modeling, control theory, and algorithm development to achieve precise navigation and control performance and will own key analysis and design tasks.
• Your work will include architecting and maintaining six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations, defining performance metrics, designing and implementing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to help ensure system reliability and mission success.
• You will mentor early-career engineers, provide technical direction on GNC approaches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across integration, test, and analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of high-quality software and simulation toolchains; owning the development and maintenance of six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations used to design, analyze, and validate flight algorithms and flight code; optimizing flight and simulation software for performance, robustness, and maintainability; defining and executing trajectory analysis and optimization campaigns to evaluate mission performance and GNC designs; and presenting technical results, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.
• This position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience, or a PhD with 0 years of professional experience, in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must have an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Demonstrated experience with guidance, navigation, and/or control concepts, algorithms, or analysis for aerospace or missile systems.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to development, modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis activities for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar technical software tools, with development in a Linux environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong foundation in control systems theory and guidance law design, including application to flight software.
• Navigation experience including Kalman filters, GPS anti-jam techniques, and M-code, with demonstrated ability to analyze and tune performance.
• Experience with tracking, discrimination, and state estimation algorithms for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Competence in C++, Python, Jira, and development in a Linux environment, including use of modern software engineering practices such as version control and continuous integration.

Role: GNC Engineer – Aerospace Navigation

Duration: 12 months

Location: Chandler, AZ
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance

Key Skills: GNC algorithms, flight control systems, 6-DOF simulation, GPS navigation, GPS anti-jamming, M-Code, navigation algorithms, Kalman Filter, Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), Target tracking, Tracking algorithms, Trajectory optimization, Flight path analysis, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Linux

Position Summary:

• In this role, you will lead the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
• You will apply mathematical modeling, control theory, and algorithm development to achieve precise navigation and control performance and will own key analysis and design tasks.
• Your work will include architecting and maintaining six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations, defining performance metrics, designing and implementing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to help ensure system reliability and mission success.
• You will mentor early-career engineers, provide technical direction on GNC approaches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across integration, test, and analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of high-quality software and simulation toolchains; owning the development and maintenance of six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations used to design, analyze, and validate flight algorithms and flight code; optimizing flight and simulation software for performance, robustness, and maintainability; defining and executing trajectory analysis and optimization campaigns to evaluate mission performance and GNC designs; and presenting technical results, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.
• This position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience, or a PhD with 0 years of professional experience, in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must have an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Demonstrated experience with guidance, navigation, and/or control concepts, algorithms, or analysis for aerospace or missile systems.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to development, modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis activities for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar technical software tools, with development in a Linux environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong foundation in control systems theory and guidance law design, including application to flight software.
• Navigation experience including Kalman filters, GPS anti-jam techniques, and M-code, with demonstrated ability to analyze and tune performance.
• Experience with tracking, discrimination, and state estimation algorithms for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Competence in C++, Python, Jira, and development in a Linux environment, including use of modern software engineering practices such as version control and continuous integration.