Senior GNC & Control Algorithms Engineer - Hybrid Remote

Kforce Inc; Orem (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave (hourly)”

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Orem, UT is seeking a Senior Algorithms Engineer - GNC for a hybrid, full-time role. You will develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for avionic military platforms, focusing on system identification, modeling, simulation, and low-level control.

Flight testing and autonomous systems development are key growth areas. The ideal candidate has hands-on control experience, strong C++ and Python skills, and a background in GNC, controls, robotics, and embedded systems.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering, CS, Robotics, Mechatronics or related field.
• Strong background in GNC, Controls Engineering, Robotics, or Autonomous Systems.
• Expertise in system identification and dynamic modeling.
• Experience with PID, LQR, MRAC, MPC.
• Hands-on experience implementing and tuning low-level control loops.
• Proficiency in C++; Python experience preferred.
• Experience with actuators, motors, and embedded control systems.
• Hands-on controls engineer who translates real-world behavior into robust algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and tune control, estimation, and autonomy algorithms for avionic systems.
• Perform system identification, modeling, and simulation of multirotor platforms.
• Improve simulation fidelity and evaluate system performance.
• Plan and support flight test campaigns.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams on technical challenges.

Skills

GNC

Controls engineering

Robotics

Autonomy systems

System identification

Dynamic modeling

Control theory

Low-level control loops

C++

Python

Embedded control

Education

BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics

Tools

ArduCopter

PX4

ROS2

Job description

Kforce Inc. in Orem, UT is seeking a Senior Algorithms Engineer - GNC for a hybrid, full-time role. You will develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for avionic military platforms, focusing on system identification, modeling, simulation, and low-level control.

Flight testing and autonomous systems development are key growth areas. The ideal candidate has hands-on control experience, strong C++ and Python skills, and a background in GNC, controls, robotics, and embedded systems.