Senior GNC Engineer: Autopilot, Estimation & Simulation

mbdaus; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

mbdaus in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a highly skilled Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join their engineering team. This full-time role involves designing and developing algorithms for advanced aerospace applications, performing state estimation, and developing simulations to support system verification.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in GNC or controls engineering, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. Travel may be required, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in guidance, navigation, and control or controls engineering.
• Experience designing autopilot and control algorithms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
• Develop autopilot and control laws for dynamic systems.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and test engineering teams.

Skills

Guidance, navigation, and control algorithms

Autopilot design

State estimation techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

mbdaus in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a highly skilled Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join their engineering team. This full-time role involves designing and developing algorithms for advanced aerospace applications, performing state estimation, and developing simulations to support system verification.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in GNC or controls engineering, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. Travel may be required, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is essential.