Senior GNC Engineer
Cummings Aerospace · cummingsaerospace.com
ArlingtonOn-siteSenior12+ yrs
The job in short
GNC modeling, simulation and trade studies for hypersonic missile systems.
C++
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-09-30
- Location as listed
- Arlington, VA, US
- Role
- Engineer (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Overview
The Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development of GNC modeling and simulation tools and algorithms, perform GNC trade studies and performance assessments of a hypersonic system. The individual will report to the Program Manager.
Responsibilities
• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.
• Develop GNC models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations
• Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and/or performance analysis
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers
• May assist with program management tasks including: personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers
• Support other duties as assigned
Skills
and Competencies
• BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development, and test for DoD program required
• Experience modeling GNC systems and conducting missile system trade studies required
• Experience coding in C and C++ required
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products
Clearance
• Active Secret Clearance Required. Top Secret Preferred.
Location: Arlington, VA
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