Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation for an onsite role in Chandler, AZ. This W2 contract position (12 months) requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

You will lead GNC software and simulation development for aerospace applications, mentor engineers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission success. The role focuses on architecture and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems, with expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience in aerospace/related field.
• Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience in aerospace/related field.
• PhD with 8 years of professional experience in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and verification of GNC software and 6 DOF simulations.
• Define performance metrics and integrate hardware and software components.
• Mentor early career engineers and provide technical direction on GNC approaches.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across integration, test, and analysis.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Linux

Algorithms

Control theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience

Master’s degree + 10 years experience

PhD + 8 years experience

Job description

• Chandler, AZ

Tittle :Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Work Location:

Onsite in Chandler, AZ

Duration: 12 months

Terms: W2 Contract

Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold an active/current Secret security clearance

Job Description

Our Clientis seeking aGuidance Navigation Control Engineer IIIfor an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Position Summary

• In this role, you will lead the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
• You will apply mathematical modeling, control theory, and algorithm development to achieve precise navigation and control performance and will own key analysis and design tasks.
• Your work will include architecting and maintaining six degrees of freedom (6 DOF) simulations, defining performance metrics, designing and implementing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to help ensure system reliability and mission success.
• You will mentor early career engineers, provide technical direction on GNC approaches, and collaborate with cross functional teams across integration, test, and analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of high quality software and simulation toolchains; owning the development and maintenance of six degree of freedom (6 DOF) simulations used to design, analyze, and validate flight algorithms and flight code; optimizing flight and simulation software for performance, robustness, and maintainability; defining and executing trajectory analysis and optimization campaigns to evaluate mission performance and GNC designs; and presenting technical results, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.
• This position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience;
• OR a Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience;
• OR a PhD with 8 years of professional experience, in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must have an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Demonstrated experience with guidance, navigation, and/or control concepts, algorithms, or analysis for aerospace or missile systems.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to development, modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis activities for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar technical software tools, with development in a Linux environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong foundation in control systems theory and guidance law design, including application to flight software.
• Navigation experience including Kalman filters, GPS anti jam techniques, and M code, with demonstrated ability to analyze and tune performance.
• Experience with tracking, discrimination, and state estimation algorithms for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Competence in C++, Python, Jira, and development in a Linux environment, including use of modern software engineering practices such as version control and continuous integration.