GNC Engineer Job at STR (Woburn)

Staff Engineer, GNC

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, optimization, and both classical and modern control theory
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience
MS with at least 8 years of relevant experience
PhD with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

Job Responsibility

Lead teams to design and implement flight control algorithms for electric VTOL aircraft
Work cross functionally to connect GNC requirements with other system requirements
Influence leadership with decisions that are affected by GNC systems
Implement creative solutions to efficiently verify complex systems and software
Build simulations to verify and validate system requirements
Run trade studies to inform aircraft design and system architecture
Work with the Flight Test team to design tests that safely evaluate the vehicle capabilities
Improve the fidelity and capabilities of our vehicle and environment simulation models
Analyze full-scale and subscale flight data to improve our models
Author software requirements and test cases that drive the design of the GNC software

Fulltime

Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space ...

Location

United States , Brook Park, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10-12 years years of applicable experience with a Bachelors of Science in an a related field, 8-10 with a Masters, 5-7 with a PhD
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion
Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and Matlab

Job Responsibility

Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations
Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements
Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities
Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses
Provide technical support to the management as requested

Fulltime

Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer

The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer is the Responsible Enginee...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

135150.00 - 198750.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 30, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of industry experience
Strong GNC fundamentals and spacecraft system level knowledge
Ability to perform complex GNC system analyses of kinematics, dynamics, and control systems using existing and/or self-developed tools
Ability to decompose large/complex/nebulous tasks into clearly defined subsets of work that can be done personally or delegated to other members of the team
Ability to lead a small team of GNC engineers and collaborate with other subsystem engineers and program leadership
Ability to support activities (e.g. integration and test, mission operations) during off-nominal hours when required
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibility

Deliver the GNC subsystem (hardware, software, and analysis) for a satellite program
Perform GNC subsystem design, analysis, software development, and component selection to meet program requirements
Manage the development of GNC products within the constraints of program cost and schedule
Report technical execution progress to program and company leadership, and track/mitigate risk
Interface with other satellite subsystems as well as systems engineering and program management to ensure system-level performance
Technical leadership of a team of GNC engineers in support of a program, including decomposition and delegation of tasks

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
401k plan
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

Senior GNC Engineer

A well-backed space company is hiring a Senior GNC Engineer to help take ownersh...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

180000.00 USD / Year

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of GNC or flight dynamics experience in aerospace
Background in Simulink and either C++ or Python
Understanding of real-time systems, aerospace dynamics, and simulation
A hands-on approach and strong communication skills
A degree in engineering, physics, or a similar technical field

Job Responsibility

Designing and implementing guidance, control, and estimation algorithms
Building models and full vehicle simulations in Simulink
Testing across multiple environments including HIL and engine cells
Owning large portions of the GNC architecture across the full vehicle lifecycle
Supporting real launches from mission control
Analyzing test and flight data to validate models and improve system performance
Collaborating with software, propulsion, avionics, and systems teams to align design and test coverage

Fulltime

GNC Engineer IV - AI Applications

As a GNC Engineer IV, you will specialize in applying AI and machine learning te...

Location

United States , Mendon

Salary:

Not provided

Autonomous Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience as a GNC Engineer designing controls and localization algorithms, writing proposals, taking detailed documentation, and utilizing programming languages such as Python, C++, C, or ROS
Experience developing and deploying AI or machine learning models for robotics, controls, or dynamic systems
Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, data modeling, and model deployment workflows
Solid foundation in control theory, vehicle dynamics, navigation algorithms, or related GNC domains
Hands on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Experience integrating models into real-time or near real-time systems and tuning for latency and performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate system behavior into technical solutions
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Job Responsibility

Develop AI driven guidance, navigation, and control algorithms that enhance autonomy, stability, and decision making for robotic vehicles
Integrate machine learning models with vehicle dynamics, sensor systems, and simulation environments to ensure realistic and reliable behavior
Embed AI based GNC capabilities into software products and platform level services while ensuring compatibility with perception, planning, and control modules
Convert trained models into production ready components such as services, APIs, or embedded libraries tailored for GNC use cases
Tune algorithms and models for real time performance, low latency, and reliability in safety critical robotics environments
Collaborate closely with robotics engineers, controls specialists, data scientists, and software developers to align model behavior with system requirements
Test and validate AI based GNC systems using simulation, hardware in the loop setups, and field testing to ensure accuracy, robustness, and predictable performance
Monitor deployed systems and refine algorithms, models, and tuning parameters to continuously improve control quality and autonomous performance

What we offer

Full Benefits - 90% Medical, ESOP, 401K, Generous PTO

Fulltime

GNC Engineer IV - AI Applications

At ASI, we are revolutionizing industries with state-of-the-art autonomous robot...

Location

United States , Lehi

Salary:

Not provided

Autonomous Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience as a GNC Engineer designing controls and localization algorithms, writing proposals, taking detailed documentation, and utilizing programming languages such as Python, C++, C, or ROS
Experience developing and deploying AI or machine learning models for robotics, controls, or dynamic systems
Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, data modeling, and model deployment workflows
Solid foundation in control theory, vehicle dynamics, navigation algorithms, or related GNC domains
Hands on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Experience integrating models into real-time or near real-time systems and tuning for latency and performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate system behavior into technical solutions
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Job Responsibility

Develop AI driven guidance, navigation, and control algorithms that enhance autonomy, stability, and decision making for robotic vehicles
Integrate machine learning models with vehicle dynamics, sensor systems, and simulation environments to ensure realistic and reliable behavior
Embed AI based GNC capabilities into software products and platform level services while ensuring compatibility with perception, planning, and control modules
Convert trained models into production ready components such as services, APIs, or embedded libraries tailored for GNC use cases
Tune algorithms and models for real time performance, low latency, and reliability in safety critical robotics environments
Collaborate closely with robotics engineers, controls specialists, data scientists, and software developers to align model behavior with system requirements
Test and validate AI based GNC systems using simulation, hardware in the loop setups, and field testing to ensure accuracy, robustness, and predictable performance
Monitor deployed systems and refine algorithms, models, and tuning parameters to continuously improve control quality and autonomous performance

What we offer

Full Benefits - 90% Medical, ESOP, 401K, Generous PTO

Fulltime

Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will play a critical role in developing our autonomous def...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

130000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or C, with the ability to write clean, well-tested, and efficient code
Experience implementing a large (>10,000 line) project, from architecture to deployment
Strong understanding of real-time software development, embedded systems, and performance optimization
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-iteration environment, often shipping software multiple times per day
Strong grasp of the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, and support
Demonstrated extreme ownership and ability to operate autonomously, driving projects to completion with minimal oversight
Experience working with low-level hardware interfaces and optimizing software for real-time applications
Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA

Job Responsibility

Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous defense platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security
Design and implement efficient, well-tested code in C++, Rust, Python, or C to power real-time systems
Architect end-to-end software solutions, from low-level firmware to high-level mission software
Work closely with embedded engineers, GNC specialists, and systems engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
Optimize software for real-time execution, ensuring low-latency operation on embedded platforms and edge computing systems
Implement secure coding practices, ensuring software is resilient to cyber threats and meets defense cybersecurity standards
Utilize DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing to streamline software development and deployment
Troubleshoot, debug, and refine complex software systems, ensuring they meet mission-critical reliability requirements
Identify opportunities for optimization and proactively propose solutions that enhance system efficiency and performance
Contribute to agile development processes, effectively communicating risks, blockers, and technical challenges to the broader team

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare, dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Fulltime

GNC Engineer (Controls)

Support control design and evaluation for Mach’s fixed-wing aircraft. You’ll own...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

140000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
0-5 years designing, analyzing and fielding flight control systems for fixed-wing aircraft or high-performance UAVs, including flight test
Deep knowledge of flight dynamics, stability/controllability, and actuator/sensor modeling
Familiarity with modern C++ for embedded real-time implementations
strong MATLAB/Simulink/Python for modeling, ID, and analysis
Familiarity with verification workflows (SIL/HIL), requirements traceability, and safety reviews
Familiarity with modern software workflows (git, code review, issue tracking) and data/telemetry analysis

Job Responsibility

Design control systems within defined architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles
Design and implement control laws accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise as part of the controls team
Participate in system identification and aerodynamic model development from wind-tunnel, CFD, and flight-test data
Execute verification & validation work: SIL/HIL campaigns, Monte Carlo, and flight-readiness criteria
communicate findings to the team and program leadership
Participate in flight-test planning and execution
analyze logs, tune controllers, and iterate safely and quickly
Learn from the controls team, carry your work through design/code reviews to meet roadmap goals and milestones

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare
dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
continuing education
training
career growth

Fulltime

GNC Engineer

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Location:
United States , Woburn

Category:
IT - Software Development

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December 12, 2025

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