Hypersonics GNC Engineer - Flight Control & 6-DOF Modeling

Command Post Technologies, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health benefits

401k with company matching

ESOP

Career professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Rewards and recognition

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer to support NSWCDD hypersonic research in Dahlgren, VA.

You will provide modeling, simulation, algorithm development, data analysis, and integration support for weapon system development and mission engineering. The role demands 4+ years in GNC or related fields, strong MATLAB/Simulink and Python/C/C++ skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++).
• Experience with guidance algorithms (proportional navigation, pursuit guidance, optimal guidance, intercept geometry), navigation & estimation, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF), inertial navigation, GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion, control engineering, PID, LQR, state space control, autopilot design, stability & robustness analysis, M&S, Python (NumPy/SciPy).
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance (current Secret preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation.
• Support weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF simulation environments and subsystem integration.
• Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments.
• Develop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies.
• Implement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks.
• Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance.
• Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams.
• Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations.
• Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel.

Skills

GNC engineering

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Kalman filtering

6-DOF modeling

system modeling

requirements decomposition

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer to support NSWCDD hypersonic research in Dahlgren, VA.

You will provide modeling, simulation, algorithm development, data analysis, and integration support for weapon system development and mission engineering. The role demands 4+ years in GNC or related fields, strong MATLAB/Simulink and Python/C/C++ skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.