Hiring: Junior GNC Engineer (Aerospace Engineer) Company: Command Post Technologies, Inc Location: Dahlgren, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:14:56 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Linear, MATLAB, NumPy, Python, SciPy, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Simulink, Systems Engineering About the job Required Skills: •Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation. •Support weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulation environments and subsystem integration. •Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments. •Develop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities. •Conduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies. •Implement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks. •Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance. •Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master’s preferred). •Coursework in Modern Control Systems, Modern Control Theory, Optimal Control Theory, MIMO Control, Linear Systems Theory, Optimal State Estimation, or courses related to sensing, navigation, localization, or mapping, and/or related coursework. •Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++). •Demonstrated capacity to work with E20 technical SMEs to develop or refine analytical tools, performance models, or algorithmic improvements. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (current Secret preferred). •Operational familiarity with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or software in the loop (SIL) environments is a plus. •Knowledge of seeker modeling, sensor suite integration, or autopilot tuning. •Must 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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!