1d ago
Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$253k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll develop GNC algorithms and architectures for autonomous air vehicles at a defense technology company transforming military capabilities. Your work will directly impact multi-asset autonomy systems like the Ghost and Altius platforms. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge defense technology with significant autonomy.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and test GNC algorithms for flight systems.
- Design and assess GNC architectures including vehicle, sensors, and actuators.
- Participate in all system development phases: concept to operation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.
๐ Requirements
- BS in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering with dynamics focus.
- 2+ years of GNC engineering experience.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory.
- Experience developing GNC solutions for flight systems.
โจ Nice to Have
- PhD in Aerospace or related field.
- Experience generating C/C++ code from Simulink.
- Experience with C/C++ or Rust.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Generous PTO
- ๐ฐ Competitive equity grants
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive health insurance
- ๐ Learning and development opportunities
- ๐ก๏ธ Security clearance support
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite Interviewยท Full day
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