Senior GNC Engineer: Flight Dynamics & Autonomy

verityintsys; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Verity Integrated Systems is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to support the development of advanced aerospace and defense systems. You will design, analyze, and verify GNC algorithms and flight simulations for high-performance flight platforms.

The role emphasizes building mathematical models, performing trajectory analyses, and validating navigation solutions throughout development and flight testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing GNC algorithms or aerospace simulation models.
• Strong knowledge of flight dynamics and control theory.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• U.S Citizen

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
• Perform trajectory analysis and mission performance assessments.
• Develop and maintain simulation environments supporting system design and verification.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analyses and sensitivity studies.
• Support flight dynamics modeling and system performance evaluations.
• Analyze navigation sensor performance and state estimation solutions.
• Support HWIL and SWIL integration and testing activities.
• Participate in flight test planning, execution, and post-flight analysis.
• Develop technical reports, verification documentation, and engineering assessments.
• Support system requirements development and verification activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field (Aerospace/Mechanical/Applied Mathematics/Physics)

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Verity Integrated Systems is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to support the development of advanced aerospace and defense systems. You will design, analyze, and verify GNC algorithms and flight simulations for high-performance flight platforms.

The role emphasizes building mathematical models, performing trajectory analyses, and validating navigation solutions throughout development and flight testing.