Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer III

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. in Englewood, CO is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III to advance GN&C design, analysis, and testing for aerospace vehicles.

You will work on algorithms, simulations, and flight software, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance and reliability. The role requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of experience, plus strong CAE, MATLAB/Simulink, and C++ skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using CAE tools for analysis and simulation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and test GN&C algorithms and systems for advanced aerospace vehicles.
• Develop models, simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate performance.
• Support flight software, related hardware, and aerospace systems.
• Perform analyses of vehicle flight qualities, stability, and navigation.
• Support trajectory analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and flight dynamics evaluations.
• Collaborate with sensor suites, navigation systems, and related technologies.
• Use CAE tools to support design, analysis, and evaluation.
• Participate in system modeling and trade studies.
• Collaborate through design to testing lifecycle.
• Support baseline definition and maturation within programs.
• Apply aerospace engineering principles such as MBDefine and flight dynamics.
• Identify challenges and contribute to improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation and recommendations.

Skills

GN&C engineering

CAE tools

Team collaboration

Flight dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Job description

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III

Location: Englewood, CO

Pay Rate: $59.40

Hours: 40 hours per week

Duration: One plus year

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Summary

Our client, a leading organization in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Engineer III to support the design, development, analysis, and testing of advanced aerospace vehicles and mission systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aerospace engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and guidance and navigation systems.

In this role, you will develop and evaluate GN&C algorithms, flight software, simulations, and related hardware supporting a variety of aerospace platforms, ranging from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess vehicle performance, flight characteristics, system stability, and mission capabilities throughout the product lifecycle.

Description

• Design, develop, evaluate, and test Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) algorithms and systems for advanced aerospace vehicles.
• Develop and utilize engineering models, simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate vehicle performance and system capabilities.
• Support the design, development, testing, and integration of flight software, related hardware, and aerospace systems.
• Perform engineering analysis to assess vehicle flight qualities, stability, navigation performance, and mission requirements.
• Support trajectory analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and flight dynamics evaluations.
• Work with aerospace vehicle sensor suites, navigation systems, and related technologies.
• Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to support design, analysis, simulation, and technical evaluations.
• Participate in system modeling, technical trade studies, and analysis of alternatives to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the design, development, integration, and testing lifecycle.
• Support engineering baseline definition, development, and maturation within complex aerospace programs.
• Apply industry-standard aerospace engineering principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, and flight dynamics.
• Identify technical challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and contribute to continuous improvements in system performance and reliability.
• Prepare technical documentation, analysis results, and engineering recommendations to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and analytical methodologies.
• Experience utilizing Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools for engineering analysis and simulation.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering design and development teams.
• Familiarity with system modeling tools and simulation techniques.
• Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex engineering systems and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technical teams, and program stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, C++, or related engineering modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience developing guidance and/or navigation algorithms.
• Familiarity with aerospace vehicles, sensor suites, and mission systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle stability principles, flight dynamics, and aerospace performance analysis.
• Experience performing Monte Carlo simulations and trajectory analysis.
• Understanding of parametric design, model-based definition, and aerospace systems engineering practices.
• Experience supporting flight software development, testing, or integration.
• Previous experience leading engineering baseline definition and maturation within complex development programs.
• Experience conducting technical trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience supporting highly integrated aerospace systems and advanced vehicle development programs.

Benefits

• Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K Matching