Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineers (GNC)

Insight Global; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on Day

401(k) on Day-90

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking GNC Engineers across Mid to Principal levels to support advanced aerospace and defense programs in Chandler, AZ. The role focuses on developing guidance, navigation, and control solutions for complex flight systems.

The team emphasizes modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools, with opportunities to contribute to flight control algorithms and trajectory analysis in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in GNC, controls, modeling/simulation, or flight systems.
• Background in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C++.
• Understanding of control systems, dynamics, or navigation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems.
• Build and work with modeling & simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink or similar).
• Support development of flight control algorithms, autopilot logic, or trajectory analysis.
• Contribute to system performance analysis, validation, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on system integration.

Skills

GNC systems

Controls

Modeling/Simulation

Python

C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Flight dynamics

Education

Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Job description

LOCATION: Chandler, AZ 85286 (Onsite, Monday - Friday with 9/80 schedule)

DURATION: 1-Year Contract Plus Extensions (FTE Conversion Eligible)

PAY RANGE: $55.00 - $105.00 per hour

MISC: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance options available on Day-1 and 401(k) on Day-90.

Hiring Across Mid, Senior & Principal Levels

SUMMARY & OVERVIEW

Insight Global is seeking GNC Engineers across multiple levels (Mid through Principal) to support advanced aerospace and defense programs. This team is focused on developing guidance, navigation, and control solutions for complex flight systems. This is a great opportunity for engineers with experience in modeling, simulation, controls, or flight dynamics to contribute to highly visible programs while working alongside a strong technical team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems.
• Build and work with modeling & simulation environments (MATLAB / Simulink or similar).
• Support development of flight control algorithms, autopilot logic, or trajectory analysis.
• Contribute to system performance analysis, validation, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on system integration.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience in GNC, controls, modeling/simulation, or flight systems.
• Background in aerospace, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with tools like MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C++.
• Understanding of control systems, dynamics, or navigation concepts.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience with aerospace or defense programs.
• Exposure to flight controls, trajectory modeling, or simulation environments.
• Familiarity with Kalman filters, sensor fusion, or navigation algorithms.

Compensation:

$55.00/hr - $105.00/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.