Senior GNC Software Engineer (Algorithm Engineer)

CoAspire; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and Federal holidays

Job summary

CoAspire, a defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, seeks a software engineer to advance aerodynamic design and trajectory optimization. You will build high-fidelity models, integrate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with mission requirements.

Responsibilities include OpenGL telemetry tooling, DTED data processing for terrain navigation, telemetry post-flight analysis, automated tests, and clear technical documentation for stakeholder reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of C/C++ coding experience with knowledge of algorithms.
• Proficiency with IDEs (Visual Studio/VS Code/Android Studio) and Git.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support OpenGL tooling for telemetry visualization.
• Process DTED data for terrain following/navigation algorithms.
• Develop telemetry processing tools for post-flight analysis.
• Create automated regression, unit, and integration tests.
• Assist leadership in diagnosing performance issues and trade-offs.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Algorithms

OpenGL

Git

Mathematics

IDE proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Software/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Android Studio

Git

Job description

CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. With over twelve years of a legacy of innovation, we're at the forefront of building reliable, affordable mass weapons that protect and empower our nation’s warfighters. Our tight-knit team thrives in a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and work-life balance come first with a focus on professional growth at our new 27,000+ sq. ft. facility. Join us to make a tangible impact on mission-critical technology while enjoying Northern Virginia's vibrant community.

What you will do:

You will perform a key analytical and modeling role in aerodynamic design, performance prediction, and trajectory optimization for our weapons systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will develop high-fidelity computational models to predict and optimize system behavior across flight profiles, ensuring alignment with program performance and mission requirements.

• Learn OpenGL modeling, support, and maintain tools for telemetry visualization
• Learn Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) processing to support development of terrain following, terrain avoidance, and terrain-matching navigation algorithms
• Help develop telemetry processing tools to support post-flight analysis
• Develop automated regression testing, unit tests, and integration tests to ensure code functionality and integrity.
• Assist engineering leadership in diagnosing performance issues, evaluating design trade-offs, and recommending optimizations.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, analysis summaries, charts, and presentations for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements, trajectory tools, optimization algorithms, or workflow enhancements.

Base Qualifications:

• At least 5 years C/C++ coding experience with an understanding of algorithms (sorting, lookup tables, interpolation).
• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, or other IDE, Git, C++ GUI development, and parsing command line parameters, and Mathematics – specifically algebra, trigonometry, and calculus
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain security clearance or background-screening requirements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in software engineering or electrical engineering
• An ability to learn new things quickly

Beyond competitive pay, we offer:

• Full benefits beginning first of month following hire: medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and Federal holidays

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000-$160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.