Principal GNC Engineer - Tracking & 6-DOF Simulation Lead

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer to lead guidance, navigation, and control efforts for advanced aerospace applications, including seeker-based engagements. The role emphasizes algorithm design, 6 DOF simulations, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive performance-focused verification, and ensure mission success through rigorous analysis and effective leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree with 12 years of professional experience.
• PhD with 10 years of professional experience.
• Must have an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Experience with guidance, navigation, and control concepts for aerospace or missile systems.
• Experience leading or contributing to development, modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis for aerospace or missiles.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of high quality flight and simulation software; owning the design and maintenance of 6 DOF simulations; optimizing software for performance, robustness, and maintainability; defining and executing analysis campaigns using trajectory optimization and evaluation tools; presenting results, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• This position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required program access(es) within a reasonable period.

Skills

GNC concepts

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Linux environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related

Master’s degree with 12+ years experience

PhD with 10+ years experience

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Linux

Job description

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer to lead guidance, navigation, and control efforts for advanced aerospace applications, including seeker-based engagements. The role emphasizes algorithm design, 6 DOF simulations, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive performance-focused verification, and ensure mission success through rigorous analysis and effective leadership in a fast-paced environment.