GNC Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems)

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemstechnologyresearch in Woburn, Massachusetts, seeks a GNC Algorithms Engineer to develop advanced aerospace control algorithms. This role calls for programming expertise in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB and a solid understanding of guidance systems.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s with 3 years of experience, along with an Active Top Secret security clearance. The salary range is competitive at $112,000 - $154,000.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in aerospace control algorithms and filters.
• Hands-on experience with guidance and control systems hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced control system algorithms for aerospace applications.
• Conduct sensor and system research and threat analysis.
• Analyze aerospace GNC systems, including hardware and software.
• Implement models and algorithms in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect data.
• Communicate technical ideas through reports and presentations.

Skills

Programming in C/C++, Python, MATLAB

Aerospace guidance and control systems

Advanced filtering and estimation techniques

Technical presentations

Education

M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

B.S. with 3 years experience

Tools

CI/CD development tools

Software build and scripting tools

Collaborative source code management tools (Git, Subversion)

Job description

STR is looking for a GNC Algorithms expert to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting‑edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. We believe that each employee has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions to difficult national security challenges. Our culture takes pride in developing impactful technologies through collaborative teamwork while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality.

We are looking for a GNC Engineer with versatile skills in aerospace guidance, navigation and control systems technology. Areas of particular interest includes advanced filtering and estimation techniques, flight control system design, and/or aerospace systems modeling. A successful candidate will join a team of algorithm and software developers in a fast‑paced and results‑driven prototyping environment.

We encourage applicants who are proficient at programming in at least one high‑level programming language (e.g. C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB) for building models and algorithmic technologies in support of system analysis and development. In our view, the development of these models and technologies is benefited by sound understanding and hands‑on experience with implementing guidance and control systems hardware.

What you will do:

• Developing advanced control system algorithms for aerospace applications
• Developing algorithms for sensor and system research and threat analysis
• Developing and analyzing aerospace GNC systems, including both hardware and software
• Implementing models and algorithms in Python, C/C++ and/or MATLAB
• Working in small teams of highly skilled developers in the above areas
• Participating in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze experimental data to support the verification, validation, and improvement of technical solutions
• Communicating technical ideas and implementations through reports and presentations

Who you are:

• This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field, or B.S. + 3 years equivalent experience
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB
• Experience in implementing aerospace control algorithms, filters and models
• Experience developing and giving technical presentations

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with software build and scripting tools, CI/CD development practices
• Understanding of orbital and flight dynamics and modeling of such systems
• Experience with Kalman filtering and related techniques
• Experience using collaborative source code management tools (Git, Subversion)
• Experience building, operating and analyzing GNSS systems
• Experience in implementing guidance, navigation and control systems hardware and sensors

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000

Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

EEO Statement

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.