Principal GNC Engineer — Flight Control & Simulation (Secret)
$114k - $213.4kNorthrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer in California. This role requires design and implementation of GNC algorithms and experience on a GNC team. Candidates must have a relevant STEM degree and be proficient in Matlab and Simulink with an active US Government Secret clearance. The compensation ranges from $114,000 to $213,400 depending on qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and potential bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
$230k - $270k
Principal GNC Engineer, Responsive Space (Top Secret Clearance) Department: Autonomous Systems Employment... ...vehicle guidance and control in all phases of... ...Responsibilities Architect GNC flight, test, and analysis... ...Develop GNC flight and simulation software to implement...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull time- ...looking for a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer in Manhattan Beach, CA. This role involves developing advanced missile flight simulation systems and GN&C algorithms through... ...in relevant fields and have active Secret security clearance. A competitive salary...Suggested
- Impulse Space is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. You will lead... ...V spacecraft, requiring a Top Secret clearance. The role involves architecting flight systems, guiding algorithm... ...over 12 years of experience in control design, proficiency in Matlab...Suggested
- Impulse Space is looking for a Principal GNC Engineer, responsible for leading GNC... ...role requires active Top Secret Clearance and a strong background in spacecraft control design and analysis, ideally... ...Redondo Beach, you will architect flight systems, guide control...Suggested
$150.88k - $204.13k
...durable, asymmetric advantage. As a Senior GNC Engineer at Hermeus, you will help develop and deploy the flight control, navigation, and autonomy systems that enable... ...autonomous takeoff and landing. You will work across simulation, software, hardware, and flight test to build...SuggestedWeekly payPermanent employmentWork at office$150.88k - $204.13k
Medium is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer to develop and validate control systems for high-speed aircraft. The role includes designing algorithms for flight control and autonomy, conducting rigorous simulations, and ensuring performance through testing. Ideal candidates...$114k - $171k
...Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of... ...history - from the first flight across the Atlantic... ...has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our Advanced... ...algorithms, software and simulation tools to perform...Remote workRelocation packageShift work$180k - $235k
Principal GNC Engineer Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full... ...guidance, navigation, control, and perception while managing... ...systems perform reliably on flight-ready vehicles operating on... ...sensors. Work closely with the simulation and software teams to...Full timeHome officeFlexible hours$120k - $145k
...guidance, navigation, and control mission design engineer, you will be responsible for... ...physics-based system-of-systems simulation software, capable of... ...simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation... ...and Experience Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE...Permanent employmentTemporary workImmediate startWeekend work$150.88k - $204.13k
Hermeus is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer in Los Angeles, California. This role will involve developing flight control and navigation algorithms for advanced aircraft, requiring strong knowledge in dynamics, linear controls, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Candidates...$150.88k - $204.13k
Hermeus is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to develop and deploy flight control, navigation, and autonomy systems for high-speed aircraft. This role involves designing control laws, conducting simulations, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure reliable...- Space Kinetic Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering Intern A New Paradigm For Space... ...technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast... ...support finite element analysis (FEA) simulations for the system, and create models for...Permanent employmentInternship
$117.3k - $175.9k
...experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Guidance, Navigation... .... Expertise in modeling and simulation of spacecraft or launch vehicles. Demonstrated... ...staff, and contractors. Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a...For contractorsImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$180k - $235k
Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer Application Deadline: 7 July 2026 Department: Software Engineering... ...development will include initial simulation and design of vehicle control systems... ...controller prototypes into flight code, including supporting unit and...Full timeHome officeFlexible hours- ...Description Description As a Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own... ...Responsibilities Architect GNC flight, test, and analysis systems for... ...development, both flight code and simulation. Mentor other engineers and define...Permanent employmentFull time
- ...world-class team. As the Principal GNC Engineer, you will own the GNC... ...across guidance, navigation, control, and perception while managing... ...perform reliably on flight-ready vehicles operating on... ...sensors Work closely with the simulation and software teams to...Home officeFlexible hours
- ...headquarters in Playa Vista, the Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer is responsible for leading GNC... ...concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation,... ...flight software, algorithms, and simulation product Development of spacecraft...Work at office
- Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) in Los Angeles is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to develop simulation and validation capabilities for advanced autonomous defence... ...modern defence. The ideal candidate has experience in flight controls, HIL/SIL testing, and programming in...
- Reflect Orbital is seeking a GNC Engineer to predict the performance of a novel space vehicle. You will have the opportunity to develop and own a 6-DOF simulation along with designing controllers implemented on hardware that heads to space. The ideal candidate will have...Daily paid
$120k - $145k
...human life on Mars. GNC ENGINEER, FLEET MANAGEMENT (STARSHIELD... ..., Navigation, and Control), Fleet Management... ...through analysis and simulation and bring them into reality... ...for spacecraft flight including; structures,... ...and verbal Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance...Permanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work- A leading defense technology firm is seeking a GNC Engineer in Torrance, California. This role focuses on developing and refining control systems for advanced missile systems, providing the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor...
- A leading aerospace company in California seeks a GNC Engineer to develop and implement controllers for a new space vehicle. Your responsibilities will include simulation development, controller design, and collaboration with avionics teams. The ideal candidate will have...
$125k - $150k
...hosted payloads. As an engineer on the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), Fleet Management team... ...through analysis and simulation, and then brings it into... ...performant GNC algorithms, flight software, simulations,... ...and verbal Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE...Permanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work$125k - $145k
GNC ENGINEER, FLEET MANAGEMENT (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages... ..., Navigation, and Control), Fleet Management... ...through analysis and simulation, and then brings it into... ...performant GNC algorithms, flight software, simulations,... ...verbal Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or...Permanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work- Kindredventures is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to lead the development of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for hypersonic reentry... ...designing control laws and evaluating flight performance through high-fidelity simulations. The ideal candidate will have over...
$118.3k - $224.9k
...Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance... ...organization is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Mission... ...equipment and tools such as GPS simulators to verify system... ...related mechanical engineering (flight control systems, warheads, missile...Temporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workRelocationRelocation packageFlexible hours$110k - $200k
...class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest... .... The Role As a GNC engineer, you will be... ...implement navigation and control of K2 mechanisms. In... ...driving the system to flight readiness via a robust... ...GNC stack, the K2 6-DOF simulation, HOOTL (Hardware Out...Permanent employmentFlexible hoursShift work- Venturi Astrolab, Inc. seeks a Principal GNC Engineer in Hawthorne, California, to lead the development of guidance, navigation, and control systems for planetary rovers. This role combines technical and people leadership, ensuring reliable operation in extreme environments...Flexible hours
$165k - $215k
...in space. What You'll Do: The Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer will lead the GNC subsystem development... ...can be implemented in FSW, tested in simulation / hardware environments, and monitored in flight. The Principal GNC Engineer will be responsible...Permanent employmentFor subcontractorFlexible hours$100k - $160k
...guidance, navigation, and control systems for long‑... ...stratospheric aircraft Own the GNC stack end to end: modeling, simulation, control law design, estimation... ...tuning, validation, and flight test Develop and maintain... ...High signal (engineering) to noise (management) culture...Work experience placementDay shift
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