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6E3DI5-Guidance Nav & Control Engr 5
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seal Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 106 - 121
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
22 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
This job is with Encode Inc a fully owned subsidiary of Lancesoft
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Work Location: Seal Beach CA 52-890 Building 52-890
Position Comments: Manager contact: No
Rates: $135.29 - $169.62
Max bill rate: $169.62
Shifts: 1st
Onsite/remote/hybrid: 100% onsite
Interview Information: In-person for local candidates Teams meeting/Phone for non-local
Domestic travel required: Yes possible up to 5%
Requested Security Clearance: TS/SCI requires program access process will start upon offer acceptance. Program access approval is required to be briefed on position prior to starting. Access can take about 3 months to gain.
Is Clearance Required to Start: Yes
OT/DOT expected: possible OT opportunities
Are you okay with out-of-state candidates: Yes must relocate at own expense
Duration: 12 months possible extension
Job Description: Regular and predictable attendance is required
Work statement is a non-managerial role non-leadership role.
Client is hiring GN&C Engineers to rapidly prototype develop and field Client space and hypersonic capabilities. ESG delivers first-of-kind solutions for customers in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment including the X-37B the worlds first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane. You will design GN&C algorithms build high fidelity simulations implement and test flight software and support integration and flight test in both atmospheric and space environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design implement and verify guidance navigation and control algorithms for spacecraft re-entry vehicles and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C prototypes) and integrate with testbeds and avionics.
Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design Client orbit concepts and trajectory optimization.
Apply aerodynamics atmospheric flight mechanics and controls knowledge to support the design of re-entry guidance navigation and flight control functions.
Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on orbit and atmospheric operations.
Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies functional tests and service incidents.
Produce concepts of operations simulation artifacts and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (systems engineering avionics test and business development) and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
Independently identify inefficiencies propose solutions and implement reusable tools and automations.
Required Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 5 years of related work experience (Ex. PhD Masters 3 or more years related work experience)
Engineering experience with aircraft missile spacecraft autonomous platform or similar vehicles
Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms models and simulations
Experience developing with C/C Python or C#.
Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred
Preferred Skills
Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD)
10 years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with spacecraft operations space environment effects or hypersonic re entry GN&C
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g. Kalman filters) GPS/INS or air data systems
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design
Model based development experience and flight test support.
Prior work on space or hypersonic programs
Ability to work effectively in broad minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.
Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience (e.g. PhD9 years related work experience Master12 years related work experience). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.
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Work Location: Seal Beach CA 52-890 Building 52-890
Position Comments: Manager contact: No
Rates: $135.29 - $169.62
Max bill rate: $169.62
Shifts: 1st
Onsite/remote/hybrid: 100% onsite
Interview Information: In-person for local candidates Teams meeting/Phone for non-local
Domestic travel required: Yes possible up to 5%
Requested Security Clearance: TS/SCI requires program access process will start upon offer acceptance. Program access approval is required to be briefed on position prior to starting. Access can take about 3 months to gain.
Is Clearance Required to Start: Yes
OT/DOT expected: possible OT opportunities
Are you okay with out-of-state candidates: Yes must relocate at own expense
Duration: 12 months possible extension
Job Description: Regular and predictable attendance is required
Work statement is a non-managerial role non-leadership role.
Client is hiring GN&C Engineers to rapidly prototype develop and field Client space and hypersonic capabilities. ESG delivers first-of-kind solutions for customers in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment including the X-37B the worlds first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane. You will design GN&C algorithms build high fidelity simulations implement and test flight software and support integration and flight test in both atmospheric and space environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design implement and verify guidance navigation and control algorithms for spacecraft re-entry vehicles and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C prototypes) and integrate with testbeds and avionics.
Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design Client orbit concepts and trajectory optimization.
Apply aerodynamics atmospheric flight mechanics and controls knowledge to support the design of re-entry guidance navigation and flight control functions.
Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on orbit and atmospheric operations.
Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies functional tests and service incidents.
Produce concepts of operations simulation artifacts and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (systems engineering avionics test and business development) and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
Independently identify inefficiencies propose solutions and implement reusable tools and automations.
Required Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 5 years of related work experience (Ex. PhD Masters 3 or more years related work experience)
Engineering experience with aircraft missile spacecraft autonomous platform or similar vehicles
Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms models and simulations
Experience developing with C/C Python or C#.
Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred
Preferred Skills
Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD)
10 years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with spacecraft operations space environment effects or hypersonic re entry GN&C
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g. Kalman filters) GPS/INS or air data systems
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design
Model based development experience and flight test support.
Prior work on space or hypersonic programs
Ability to work effectively in broad minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.
Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience (e.g. PhD9 years related work experience Master12 years related work experience). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.
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