Senior GNC Engineer: Seeker Missile Systems

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ seeks a Sr. GNC Engineer for Seeker Missile Systems, mid-level.

You will lead development of guidance, navigation and control algorithms and ensure high-precision intercept performance. Responsibilities include designing 6-DOF simulations, analyzing trajectory estimates, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across hardware and software teams to deliver robust flight software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s with 3 years or PhD with 0 years in engineering.
• Must have an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Demonstrated experience with GNC concepts, algorithms, or analysis for aerospace or missile systems.
• Experience leading or contributing to development, modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis for aerospace or missiles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or similar tools in Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, verification, and test of flight and simulation software for guidance and control.
• Own 6-DOF simulations to develop, analyze, and validate flight algorithms.
• Define performance metrics, integrate hardware and software components, and conduct trade studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical directions on seeker and tracking approaches.

Skills

GNC algorithms

Missile Guidance

Guidance law development

Seeker measurements

6-DoF simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

PhD in related engineering field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Linux

Job description

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in Chandler, AZ seeks a Sr. GNC Engineer for Seeker Missile Systems, mid-level.

You will lead development of guidance, navigation and control algorithms and ensure high-precision intercept performance. Responsibilities include designing 6-DOF simulations, analyzing trajectory estimates, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across hardware and software teams to deliver robust flight software.