Lead GNC Engineer - Precision Guidance & Control

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

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.