Senior GNC Engineer – Flight Dynamics & Simulation

Verity Integrated Systems, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verity Integrated Systems, Inc. is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of control algorithms for high-performance flight systems.

The role emphasizes developing mathematical models, flight simulations, navigation solutions, and verification activities. The successful candidate will work across simulation environments, perform trajectory analyses, and participate in flight test planning and post-flight analysis.

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.

Skills

GNC algorithm development

Aerospace simulation models

Flight dynamics & control theory

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Eng or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Verity Integrated Systems, Inc. is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of control algorithms for high-performance flight systems.

The role emphasizes developing mathematical models, flight simulations, navigation solutions, and verification activities. The successful candidate will work across simulation environments, perform trajectory analyses, and participate in flight test planning and post-flight analysis.