Lead GNC Software Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is looking for an experienced GNC engineer to support the development and execution of its MAST Missile program. The MAST missile program is a well-established mission that has been supporting military customers for over 12 years. This role will support different software development tasks and integration efforts. Several skill sets are needed to support this position, and the candidate must be able to work in a multi-faceted and demanding environment. Candidate must be willing to travel to remote tests sites to support range tests. As a premier program within the AV' s Surrogate Missiles product group, the ideal candidate should be a hands-on, team player with an exceptional ability to deliver superior results and solve complex problems using an innovative, `out-of-the-box' approach.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience in developing in C++. Linux experience.
• 6DoF Modeling and Simulation Experience.
• GNC algorithm development experience
• Multi-functional testing experience
• Monte Carlo simulation and statistical analysis.
• Candidate must be able to use all standard Windows based platforms like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be able to speak and present materials and or data to large or small audiences.
• 10+ years of experience
• US Citizen

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience developing guidance, navigation and autopilot algorithms.
• MATLAB experience.
• Soldering and PCB fabrication/rework to IPC standards for surface mount and thru hole components.
• Previous work with missiles systems avionics
• Hardware in the loop past performance
• Field experience at missile test ranges
• Previous implementation of high-speed interfaces (PCIe)
• LabVIEW programming for hardware testing experience a plus.

Clearance Level

Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$111,500 - $158,025

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: .

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Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required