GN&C Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer to support the development of advanced aerospace and defense systems. This individual will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of GN&C algorithms for next-generation space, hypersonic, and autonomous vehicle programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in flight dynamics, control systems, modeling and simulation, and software development. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment. This is a fully onsite position in Seal Beach, CA. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. Responsibilities Include: Design, implement, and validate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aerospace and defense platforms. Develop and maintain high-fidelity six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations and modeling environments. Build and validate flight software utilizing MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and related development tools. Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics principles to mission planning, trajectory design, and performance analysis. Support development of atmospheric flight control, re-entry guidance, navigation, and autonomy algorithms. Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws for advanced vehicle applications. Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and anomaly resolution. Create technical documentation, simulation products, concepts of operations, and test procedures. Collaborate with systems, software, avionics, integration, and test engineering teams. Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and reusable engineering solutions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field. 5+ years of experience supporting aerospace, spacecraft, missile, aircraft, autonomous systems, or similar vehicle programs. Experience developing GN&C algorithms, simulations, and analysis tools. ione i> Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink. Experience programming in C/C++, Python, and/or C#. Strong understanding of control systems, flight dynamics, and system modeling. Active TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. 10+ years of relevant engineering experience. Experience supporting spacecraft operations, orbital mechanics, re-entry systems, or hypersonic flight vehicles. Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion techniques, including Kalman filtering. Experience with GPS/INS navigation systems and flight instrumentation. Knowledge of classical, modern, and nonlinear control theory. Model-based development and verification experience. Flight test support experience. Experience working in rapid prototyping or advanced research and development environments. Desired Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Salary and Benefits Include: Salary Range: $120,000-160,000+ **depending on experience** Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays Keywords: GN&C, Guidance Navigation & Control, Aerospace Engineering, Flight Dynamics, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python, Space Systems, Hypersonics, Control Systems, Astrodynamics, TS/SCI Clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Piper Companies