{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e74be6d53783d8b0dbf79dee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e74be6d53783d8b0dbf79dee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e74be6d53783d8b0dbf79dee","title":"GNC Engineer (Aerospace Engineer)","description":"Description\n\nCommand 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation.\n\nSupport weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulation environments and subsystem integration.\n\nPerform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments.\n\nDevelop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities.\n\nConduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies.\n\nImplement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks.\n\nAnalyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance.\n\nSupport requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams.\n\nDocument models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations.\n\nParticipate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).\n\n4+ years of experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling.\n\nProficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++).\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbility to work with E20 technical SMEs to develop or refine analytical tools, performance models, or algorithmic improvements.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (current Secret preferred).\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nFamiliarity with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or software in the loop (SIL) environments is a plus.\n\nExperience supporting missile systems, unmanned systems, or weapons/flight dynamics programs.\n\nExperience supporting NSWCDD, NAVSEA, or other DoD weapons engineering divisions.\n\nExperience with aerospace flight test data analysis or guidance law verification.\n\nKnowledge of seeker modeling, sensor suite integration, or autopilot tuning.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED\nMust 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.\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\n\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\n\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Command Post Technologies","rawCompany":"command post technologies","city":"Virginia","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:41:21.375Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"GNC Engineer (Aerospace Engineer)","description":"Description\n\nCommand 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation.\n\nSupport weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulation environments and subsystem integration.\n\nPerform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments.\n\nDevelop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities.\n\nConduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies.\n\nImplement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks.\n\nAnalyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance.\n\nSupport requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams.\n\nDocument models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations.\n\nParticipate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).\n\n4+ years of experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling.\n\nProficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++).\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbility to work with E20 technical SMEs to develop or refine analytical tools, performance models, or algorithmic improvements.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (current Secret preferred).\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nFamiliarity with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or software in the loop (SIL) environments is a plus.\n\nExperience supporting missile systems, unmanned systems, or weapons/flight dynamics programs.\n\nExperience supporting NSWCDD, NAVSEA, or other DoD weapons engineering divisions.\n\nExperience with aerospace flight test data analysis or guidance law verification.\n\nKnowledge of seeker modeling, sensor suite integration, or autopilot tuning.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED\nMust 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.\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\n\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\n\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:41:21.375Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:41:21.375Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Command Post Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Virginia","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e74be6d53783d8b0dbf79dee"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e74be6d53783d8b0dbf79dee"}}