Cummings Aerospace: Develops engineering solutions for defense modernization and aerospace systems.
12+ YOEBS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering required (MS preferred), 12+ years GNC experience, coding in C and C++, DoD program experience, strong communication and scheduling skills.
JRC Integrated Systems: Provides engineering and technology solutions for national defense missions.
4+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or physics; 4+ years GNC/missile guidance; MATLAB/Simulink; Python or C/C++; DoD Secret clearance; 6-DOF modeling; sensor fusion.
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics (MS preferred),4+ years GNC experience, proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C/C++, guidance/estimation/Kalman filter experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, NumPy, SciPy, HWIL, SIL
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics, 4+ years GNC or flight controls experience, MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C/C++ proficiency, Kalman filtering and sensor fusion experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C, C++, NumPy, SciPy, HWIL, SIL
United States or Arlington or Denver or Houston or Merritt Island
RemoteContract
Airbus U.S. Space & DefenseEuronext Paris: AIR: Provides satellite, helicopter, and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. defense.
8+ YOEBachelor's in STEM required (Master's preferred). 8+ years' GNC experience for spacecraft (6+ with Master's). US citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance. Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, STK, model-based systems engineering, and programming (C/C++, TCL, Python).
Integration Innovation: Engineering, cybersecurity, and simulation solutions for defense agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years engineering experience with C/C++ on Linux, HWIL real-time simulation experience, knowledge of flight dynamics, numerical methods, and strong communication skills.
i3: Provides engineering and technical solutions for defense and aerospace.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,5+ years in simulation or programming,expertise in C/C++ on Linux,real-time/HWIL experience,Git,knowledge of flight dynamics,US citizenship and active Secret clearance required.
Senior GNC Engineer - Air Platform / Missile Systems
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$130k-$185k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor systems and engineering solutions for defense.
8+ YOEUS citizen with active DoD Secret and ability to obtain TS/SCI; Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering; 8+ years developing GNC algorithms for missiles/air platforms; expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, C++, 6‑DOF simulations, HWIL, INS/GPS integration.
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
3+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in engineering, 3+ years spacecraft or high-reliability GNC experience, sensor fusion and control expertise, test and verification experience, proficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python; U.S. eligibility for export-controlled work required.
Command Post Technologies: Providing cybersecurity and engineering services to government defense agencies.
Bachelor's in engineering or related field (Master's preferred); coursework in modern control and estimation; proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C/C++; experience with guidance algorithms, Kalman filtering, GPS/INS integration, and 6 DOF modeling; ability to obtain Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Magma Space: Develops ultra-stable magnetic-bearing control systems for precision satellite missions.
2+ YOE2–5 years of engineering simulation experience; MATLAB/Simulink proficiency; 6-DOF simulation experience; Python or MATLAB scripting; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; strong writing skills.
Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2
Dulles or McLean
$92k-$138k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEAbility to obtain TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years (or Master’s with 0+ years), experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++, GNC subsystem design/testing, and familiarity with space GNC components.
Ventus Executive Solutions: Provides engineering and program management for naval defense systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 12+ years professional experience, 5+ years in GNC or flight control, active Secret required (TS/SCI preferred), experience leading technical teams, supporting tests and reviews, strong communication.
Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or Huntsville
$33/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
1+ YOEActive enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, previous GNC internship, aerospace fundamentals, and familiarity with C++ or Python and modern software development principles.
Space Systems Integration: Provides systems engineering and technical advisory for aerospace missions.
10+ YOEActive Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, Bachelor's (12+ yrs) or Master's (10+ yrs) in engineering, direct space ACS/GNC and full satellite lifecycle experience, strong communication and leadership, willingness to travel up to 10%.
DARPA TTO Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Architecture Development Lead
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$150k-$200k/yrHybridFull Time
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
12+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 12+ years' professional experience, active US Secret security clearance, 5+ years developing GNC/flight control systems, demonstrated technical leadership and strong communication skills.
DARPA TTO Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Architecture Development Lead
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$150k-$270k/yrHybridFull Time
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission support services.
12+ YOEBachelor's or master's in engineering or related field, 12+ years' professional experience, 5+ years developing aerospace GNC systems, active U.S. Secret clearance, and experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), flight control, navigation, autopilot, power electronics, modeling and simulation
Part Time Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Technical SETA, Secret Clearance
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsitePart Time, Contract
Blue Sky Innovators: Provides engineering and advisory services to the defense sector.
12+ YOERequires active Secret clearance, Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, 12+ years professional experience with 5+ years GNC experience, leadership of cross-functional teams, strong written/verbal skills, and government R&D/acquisition experience.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Requires active U.S. Top Secret clearance, hands-on systems design and analysis experience, proficiency in physics-math scripting (MATLAB, Simulink, Python + numpy/scipy), strong engineering background (Aerospace, GNC, Systems), and excellent communication.