Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

Apex Systems; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to design, analyze, and test control systems for precision electro‑optic systems. You will gather system requirements, develop GNC models, and document results while collaborating with hardware and software teams.

The role emphasizes model validation, real‑time algorithm refinement, and deployment in a high‑stakes environment. U.S. person status for export compliance applies; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control engineering.
• Proficiency with C, MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Gather, define, and document GNC mission requirements with traceability from system to component.
• Perform and document GNC system analysis and design.
• Validate models against test data to improve accuracy.
• Refine control law design using advanced analysis.
• Develop solutions and resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines including systems engineering, software, and hardware.
• Implement COTS solutions where appropriate.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

C

MATLAB

Python

GNC

Control Theory

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Speedgoat

Job description

Guidance Nav & Control Engineer 4 (TS Clearance Required)

Job #: 3054262

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of control systems for precision electro-optical systems. This role involves working with both directed energy and electro-optical systems. The engineer will gather, define, and document system-level requirements, develop GNC and mathematical tools, and work under minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, define, and document GNC mission requirements, ensuring traceability from system to component level.
• Perform and document the analysis and design of GNC systems.
• Perform model validation against test data to improve simulation accuracy.
• Use advanced analysis to assess and refine control law design.
• Develop solutions and disposition of issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Work across multiple disciplines, including systems engineering, software, and hardware.
• Implement COTS solutions where appropriate.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications.

Experience: Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering and Classical Control Theory.

Technical Skills: Experience with a higher-level programming language such as C, MATLAB, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a related field or coursework in Advanced Control Systems.
• Hardware implementation experience.
• Experience implementing algorithms in a real-time system.
• Experience with Speedgoat.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift position. The standard hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A 9x80 work schedule is optional. This role requires U.S. Person status for purposes of Export Compliance. Less than 10% domestic travel may be required.

Company Background

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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