Sr Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Job Overview

Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer – Technical Authority in the design, development, and testing of cutting‑edge GN&C systems within the ISR, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area.

• Provide technical leadership for the development of GN&C algorithms and flight software.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee comprehensive simulations and validation testing.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Develop and implement GN&C best practices and standards.
• Foster relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Must Have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience (a higher level degree may substitute for experience).
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Advanced experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation.
  • Ability to work in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams.
• Preferred
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience with system modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, STK, or Free Flyer.
  • Experience with related aerospace vehicles, sensor suites, and missions.
  • Exposure to vehicle stability principles and control system design and analysis.
  • Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, including parametric design, model‑based definition, fundamentals of flight and/or orbital mechanics.
  • Past history of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $ – $. Compensation varies depending on candidate skills, experience, and education. The disclosed range may be adjusted for geographic differential.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible for a clearance.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.