Mid-Level Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

Weeghman & Briggs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Weeghman & Briggs in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mid-Level Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to support government programs onsite. You will analyze requirements, translate them into GNC solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results while ensuring compliance with security standards.

The role emphasizes propulsion and navigation system evaluation, Kalman filtering, and MATLAB/Simulink usage to model performance under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in defense/Government or DoD programs.
• Experience applying GNC concepts to flight dynamics and navigation tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical government programs onsite in Huntsville, AL.
• Translate requirements into actionable GNC 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 using simulations.

Skills

GNC knowledge

Control theory

Flight dynamics

Navigation

Trajectory analysis

Simulation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Kalman filtering

Monte Carlo

Job description

Mid-Level Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

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

Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs

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.