Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

Insight Global; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a GNC Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to design, analyze, and test control systems for precision electro‑optical platforms. You will define system requirements, guide other engineers, and develop GNC tools and simulations for both directed energy and electro‑optical programs.

The role involves modeling, real-time algorithm implementation, and regulatory alignment with FAA/MIL‑SPEC/NASA guidance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain SCI or T5 after starting.
• GNC engineering experience.
• Classical Control Theory experience.
• Experience with C, MATLAB, or Python.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Hardware implementation experience.
• Experience implementing algorithms in real time systems.
• Speedgoat experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Resolve requirement conflicts.
• Perform and document analysis and design of GNC systems.
• Model validate against test data to refine simulations.
• Use advanced analysis to refine control law design.
• Document mission requirements and ensure traceability from system to components.
• Develop solutions and disposition issues to satisfy the customer.
• Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Collaborate across systems engineering, software, hardware.
• Implement COTS solutions where appropriate.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

SCI eligibility

GNC Engineering

Classical Control Theory

MATLAB/Python

Engineering degree

Advanced degree

Hardware implementation

Real-time algorithms

Speedgoat

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Speedgoat

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a GNC Engineer to perform design, analysis, and test of controls systems for precision electro-optical systems. Our team supports development of both directed energy and electro-optical systems.

This role will: Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements and investigates actions necessary for requirements definition and flow-down improvement. Performs and documents design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and guides experienced engineers in performance of the designs. Develops GNC and mathematical tools and techniques and aids in developing Technology roadmaps. Performs or directs test data analysis and documentation. Presents findings of compliance to regulatory agencies, negotiates certification basis in alignment project goals, simulation and design review per FAA, MIL-SPEC and NASA guidance. Trains and coaches others. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities:

• Resolve requirement conflicts.
• Perform and document analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.
• Perform model validation against test data to inform and improve the accuracy of the simulation environment.
• Use advanced analysis to assess and refine the control law design.
• Gather, define, and document Guidance, Navigation, and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from system level to component level.
• Develop solutions and disposition issues to assure customer satisfaction.
• Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Work across multiple disciplines such as systems engineering, software and hardware.
• Implement COTS solutions when appropriate.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery.

Skills and Requirements

• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Ability, after starting in the position, to get a SCI or T5 (formerly SSBI).
• Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering experience.
• Classical Control Theory experience
• Experience with a higher-level programming code (e.g. C, MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 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 is a plus

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].