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Firefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer II

Cedar Park, TX · On-site

... aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline * Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics * Familiarity with numerical simulation ...

Opto-Knowledge Systems Inc

GNC Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

OKSI is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to design, develop, and validate ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering ...

True Anomaly

GNC Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Own all aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system development for missile systems ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics ...

GuideTech LLC

GNC Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

Remote, USA As a Modeling, Simulation, and GNC Engineer, you'll develop high-fidelity models, simulations, and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions that support advanced aerospace and ...

MBDA INC.

GNC Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for advanced aerospace applications. The ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a ...

Firefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer II

Cedar Park, TX · On-site

... aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline * Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics * Familiarity with numerical simulation ...

Firefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer II

Cedar Park, TX · On-site

... aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline * Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics * Familiarity with numerical simulation ...

Cowboy Space Corp.

GNC Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field * 5+ years of ...

Anduril Industries

GNC Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test ... Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace ...

Firefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer II

Cedar Park, TX

... aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline * Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics * Familiarity with numerical simulation ...

Cedarparktexasedc

GNC Engineer II,

Cedar Park, TX · On-site

... aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline * Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics * Familiarity with numerical simulation ...

Judge Group, Inc.

GNC Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

... Navigation, and Control (GNC) / Autonomy Engineer to lead the development of advanced flight ... Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for aerospace navigation gnc engineer in the United States is $108,638.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Aerospace Navigation Gnc Engineer vs Aerospace Guidance Engineer?

AspectAerospace Navigation Gnc EngineerAerospace Guidance Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; certifications in navigation systemsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; certifications in guidance systems
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing navigation algorithms for aircraft and spacecraftDeveloping guidance algorithms to direct vehicle trajectories
Industry UsageUsed in navigation system development for aerospace vehiclesApplied in guidance system design for aerospace vehicles

Both roles involve aerospace systems but focus on different aspects: navigation engineers work on positioning and orientation, while guidance engineers focus on directing vehicle paths. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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GNC Engineer (Aerospace Engineer)

Dahlgren, VA • On-site

Command Post Technologies
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer to support hypersonic research efforts of the NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This role provides technical expertise across system modeling, simulation, algorithm development, data analysis, and integration activities in support of weapon system development, performance assessment, and mission engineering. The Engineer will directly support government technical leads and collaborate with associated subsystem SMEs to deliver analytical rigor, modeling capability, and engineering insight into guidance, navigation, and control solutions used in government test and evaluation environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation.
  • Support weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulation environments and subsystem integration.
  • Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments.
  • Develop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities.
  • Conduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies.
  • Implement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks.
  • Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance.
  • Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams.
  • Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations.
  • Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++).
  • The successful candidate shall have experience with guidance algorithms (proportional navigation, pursuit guidance, optimal guidance, intercept geometry), navigation & estimation, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF), inertial navigation, GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion, control engineering, PID, LQR, state space control, autopilot design, stability & robustness analysis, M&S (Modeling & Simulation), MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), C/C++ for embedded or real time simulation, and familiarity with 6 DOF modeling.
  • Ability to work with E20 technical SMEs to develop or refine analytical tools, performance models, or algorithmic improvements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (current Secret preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or software in the loop (SIL) environments is a plus.
  • Experience supporting missile systems, unmanned systems, or weapons/flight dynamics programs.
  • Experience supporting NSWCDD, NAVSEA, or other DoD weapons engineering divisions.
  • Experience with aerospace flight test data analysis or guidance law verification.
  • Knowledge of seeker modeling, sensor suite integration, or autopilot tuning.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

About us : We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT's collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and resourcefulness in order to maximize efficiency and results.
What's In It for You
  • Great health benefits (for more info, contact us directly)
  • Leadership training
  • 401k with generous company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible hours
  • Work/Life balance
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients' productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.
Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.

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