GNC Simulation Engineer — Real-Time Flight Dynamics

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mach Industries, located in Huntington Beach, CA, is looking for a GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation. In this role, you will design and maintain high-fidelity aircraft simulation environments to support GNC development, using C++ and Python. You will ensure accurate modeling and testing of Mach’s autonomous platforms.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Companies with a commitment to innovation and inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing and deploying navigation or simulation systems.
• Experience with modern software development tools and CI/CD strategies.
• Deep understanding of atmospheric flight kinematics and aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high‑fidelity flight dynamics and vehicle simulation models.
• Implement equations of motion in C++ and Python for simulations.
• Document and maintain model assumptions and validation results.

Skills

C++

Python

Software design for simulation environments

Collaboration with teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Mach Industries, located in Huntington Beach, CA, is looking for a GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation. In this role, you will design and maintain high-fidelity aircraft simulation environments to support GNC development, using C++ and Python. You will ensure accurate modeling and testing of Mach’s autonomous platforms.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Companies with a commitment to innovation and inclusion are encouraged to apply.