Lead GNC Engineer - Aerospace Navigation (Secret Clearance)

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sr. GNC Engineer – Aerospace Navigation for a 12‑month, on‑site assignment. The role focuses on leading GNC development and evaluation for advanced aerospace applications, including six degrees of freedom simulations and Kalman filtering.

Applicants should have a senior aerospace background with C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and a current Secret clearance. Cross‑functional mentoring and mission‑critical collaboration are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive aerospace engineering experience or higher degrees with relevant experience.
• Secret security clearance required or active eligibility.
• Experience in guidance, navigation, and/or control concepts for aerospace or missile systems.
• Leadership or major contributor roles in development, simulation, test, or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and verification of GNC software and six‑DOF simulations.
• Define performance metrics, conduct trajectory analyses, and present results.

Skills

GNC algorithms

flight control systems

6-DOF simulation

GPS navigation

Kalman Filter

EKF

UKF

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Linux

Trajectory optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (advantageous)

Tools

Linux

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

Job description

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sr. GNC Engineer – Aerospace Navigation for a 12‑month, on‑site assignment. The role focuses on leading GNC development and evaluation for advanced aerospace applications, including six degrees of freedom simulations and Kalman filtering.

Applicants should have a senior aerospace background with C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and a current Secret clearance. Cross‑functional mentoring and mission‑critical collaboration are key aspects.