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GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation

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Mach Industries

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United States , Huntington Beach

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Salary:

135000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Mach Industries is seeking a GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation to design, build, and maintain high-fidelity aircraft simulation environments in support of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) development. You will be responsible for realizing equations of motion in software, developing and validating aerodynamic and plant models, and creating the simulation infrastructure required for both software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity flight dynamics and vehicle simulation models
  • Implement equations of motion in C++ and Python for real-time and offline simulation environments
  • Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to incorporate aerodynamic models derived from CFD and wind tunnel testing
  • Perform system identification and parameter estimation to generate accurate plant models
  • Build and sustain simulation infrastructure supporting GNC verification and validation in SITL and HITL environments
  • Develop test harnesses, logging frameworks, and automated validation tools for simulation assets
  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous simulation regression testing and model integrity
  • Document and maintain model assumptions, configurations, and validation results

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • 3+ years of experience developing and deploying navigation or simulation systems
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python, with strong understanding of software design for simulation environments
  • Experience using modern software development tools such as Git and Jira
  • Familiarity with CI/CD strategies and tools for code integration and automated testing

Nice to have:

  • Experience modeling fixed-wing aircraft dynamics and control systems
  • Deep understanding of atmospheric flight kinematics and aerodynamics
  • Familiarity with satellite constellation modeling or orbital mechanics
  • Experience with radar seeker modeling and sensor integration
  • Background in real-time systems or embedded simulation environments
What we offer:
  • Offers Equity
  • healthcare
  • dental and vision plans
  • retirement savings
  • paid time off
  • funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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