Lead Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Aerospace)

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 Guidance Navigation Control Engineer III for a 12-month W2 contract onsite. The role targets development and evaluation of GNC for seeker-based missile engagements, with a focus on precision intercept performance.

You will own key algorithms, apply control theory and state estimation, and create 6 DOF simulations. Mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or Master’s with 6, or PhD with 4 in engineering.
• US Citizen; must hold a current Secret security clearance.
• Experience with GNC concepts for aerospace or missiles.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, verification, and test of flight and simulation software.
• Own 6 DOF simulations to develop and validate flight algorithms.
• Define performance metrics and conduct trade studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction.

Skills

GNC concepts

Algorithms design

State estimation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Jira

Version control

CI workflows

Job description

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer III for a 12-month W2 contract onsite. The role targets development and evaluation of GNC for seeker-based missile engagements, with a focus on precision intercept performance.

You will own key algorithms, apply control theory and state estimation, and create 6 DOF simulations. Mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams are also required.