Senior GNC Engineer

A lead defense contractor sitting in Simi Valley, CA is looking to hire a Principal Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer. This person will be supporting next-generation unmanned air vehicles and robotic systems. As a key member of our innovative team, you will help architect flight algorithms, conduct advanced flight testing, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into real-world solutions. He/she will be assisting in multiple R+D projects supporting their business line offering products ranging from (VTOL aircrafts, autonomous flight technology, quadcopter etc.). Most of their products are weapon systems and they're one way attack vehicles and they do some ISR using cameras. This person will be joining a team of 8 other engineers and an intern. This high-impact role leverages your multi-disciplinary expertise. You'll lead and contribute to ambitious projects spanning GN&C (60%), flight testing (20%), and supporting disciplines such as embedded software (20%). You'll guide teams, solve complex technical challenges, and directly influence the development of groundbreaking platforms. This will be a full time role paying between $154,500 - $247,250 depending on years of experience.

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Required Skills & Experience
- Obtained Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering
- 8-10 years of experience of Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering experience; Previously led a technical team and contributed to team development
- Strong experience in simulation and algorithm development
- Ability to use GitHub or MatLab, repositories, or mission planner
Experienced with GPS denied experience, utilizing cameras and vision base navigation


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous Missiles or Weapons Experience


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.