Principal GNC Engineer
Core
Technical authority for the Kinetic Air and Missile Defense Division, responsible for developing, integrating, and testing GNC software and systems for defense and commercial missile applications.
Role type
Principal GNC Engineer (Missile Systems)
Builds
Guidance, navigation, and control systems for defense and commercial missile platforms
Domain
Aerospace Defense / Missile Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
GNC algorithm development, software integration, 6DoF modeling and simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing, project planning, leadership and team mentorship
Preferred skills
Agile and Waterfall development environment experience, MS Office proficiency, travel to remote sites
Technologies
6DoF modeling tools, simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop test setups
Responsibilities
Develop and implement GNC algorithms for missile systems, collaborate on software development and integration, execute testing and data analysis, work on 6DoF modeling and simulations, develop and execute test plans, mentor high-performing engineering teams, drive process improvements
Seniority
Principal, technical authority & mentorship