Temporary Navigation Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Niceville, FL or Tucson, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to support the design, development, and integration of advanced aerospace and defense systems. This role focuses on translating high-level requirements into actionable system designs, supporting full lifecycle engineering activities, and ensuring system performance in real-world environments.

• Lead the design and development of complex systems to meet performance and mission requirements
• Translate high-level requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, and define system interfaces
• Support system integration, testing, verification, and validation activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues across multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in and lead technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other lifecycle gates)
• Identify technical risks and assess potential cost and schedule impacts
• Ensure system compliance with applicable engineering and defense standards
• Provide onsite support for integration and test events, including periodic travel as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or related technical environments
• Experience with GNC concepts, including control systems, guidance algorithms, or trajectory optimization
• Working knowledge of aerodynamics fundamentals
• Experience managing requirements throughout the full system lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with system integration, test, verification, and validation
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation experience
• U.S. Citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to work onsite full-time during standard business hours

• Experience with GPS/GNSS systems and navigation system integration
• Knowledge of RF systems, antenna placement, and receiver integration
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo)
• Background in configuration management and system documentation best practices
• Experience working in agile environments or on rapid prototyping efforts

• Systems Engineering
• Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
• Aerospace / Defense Systems
• Integration & Test
• Requirements & Lifecycle Management

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats across the system lifecycle. Experience in smaller, agile teams or organizations where rapid iteration and hands-on problem solving are emphasized is highly valued.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Niceville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Niceville,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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