Staff GNC Software Engineer

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Professional experience developing GNC algorithms or flight software for aerospace or defense systems
• Strong understanding of classical control, estimation, and vehicle dynamics
• Experience implementing algorithms in C/C++ or similar embedded languages
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent
• Familiarity with real-time or embedded software development environments
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work effectively in teams or individually
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with navigation sensors (IMUs, GPS, star trackers, etc.) and state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering)
• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop testing, flight testing, or operational flight systems
• Familiarity with safety-critical or regulated development environments (e.g., DO-178 or equivalent processes)
• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for analysis and tooling
• Prior experience supporting aerospace or defense programs through integration and test phases
• We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role

What the job involves

• As a GNC Software Engineer you will develop, implement, and validate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms in software for flight systems in aerospace and defense applications
• This role translates GNC concepts into robust, flight-ready software, working across simulation, embedded implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop environments
• You will own well-defined subsystems or features, and collaborate closely with systems, avionics, propulsion, and test teams to ensure GNC software meets performance, safety, and mission requirements
• Design, implement, and maintain flight GNC software for aerospace applications
• Translate GNC requirements and models into efficient, reliable embedded software
• Develop and execute simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance
• Support system integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test activities
• Analyze test and flight data to assess performance and drive improvements
• Contribute to requirements definition, verification, and traceability for GNC functions
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through analysis, testing, and peer review
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, avionics, software, and test engineers
• Document designs, analyses, and test results for internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement.
• Paid parental and Adoptive Leave.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA).
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D.
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport, and Pet Insurance.
• EAP Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k).
• Company stock options.