Mid-Level Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

Weeghman & Briggs, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a Mid-Level Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to support critical government initiatives in Huntsville, AL. This onsite role requires a TS clearance and a strong background in GNC, control theory, flight dynamics, navigation, and simulation.

You will analyze requirements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with security standards while contributing to process improvements and mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or DoD programs.
• Knowledge of GNC and related flight dynamics.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a related Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Ensure compliance with contract and security standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance.
• Evaluate propulsion, navigation systems and control mechanisms; use simulations and modeling to assess performance.

Skills

GNC

Control theory

Flight dynamics

Navigation

Trajectory analysis

Simulation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Kalman filtering

Monte Carlo

Job description

Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs

Location: Huntsville, AL | Onsite Clearance Required: Minimum TS Clearence Employment Type: Full-Time

Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Mid-Level Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to support critical government initiatives in Huntsville, AL.

Founded in 2016 by Anthony Jordan, Weeghman & Briggs specializes in delivering high-impact analytical services to Government Agencies and private organizations. Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations, earning a strong reputation as a trusted, results-driven company with an exceptional team of professionals.

As we continue to expand across current programs and upcoming contract awards, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build something meaningful alongside us.

At Weeghman & Briggs, you're more than a number, you're part of the team. We've built a culture where your opinion matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a direct impact on mission success. Our growth creates opportunity for advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career development while maintaining the supportive, close-knit environment that sets us apart.

What You'll Do

• Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
• Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
• Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
• Evaluates propulsion, navigation systems, and control mechanisms; uses simulations and modeling to assess performance under varied operating conditions and identify capabilities and improvement areas.

What You Bring

• Experience supporting government or DoD programs
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of GNC; control theory; flight dynamics; navigation; trajectory analysis; simulation
• Minimum of 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree related to the labor category.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
• Background in process improvement or analytical services
• Experience/strong knowledge of missile/space systems; estimation; Kalman filtering; MATLAB/Simulink; Monte Carlo

Compensation & Benefits

At Weeghman & Briggs, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits here: https://weeghmanandbriggs.com/summary-of-employee-benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeghman & Briggs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.