Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer in Sunnyvale CA for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role focuses on development and integration of GNC software for mission applications including simulation testing and flight software environments. You will work across software and systems teams to deliver high-performance reliable solutions.

Required Skills

• Active security clearance required
• Experience developing software for guidance navigation and control (GNC) systems
• Experience designing developing testing and debugging software solutions for GNC algorithms
• Experience working with software configuration management tools
• Experience integrating software into simulation and flight software environments
• Strong understanding of mathematical and logical algorithm development
• Experience coordinating simulation runs and data processing activities
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes standards and tools
• Ability to analyze system requirements inputs and outputs to develop software solutions
• Strong documentation and communication skills

What Youll Do

• Plan coordinate and execute GNC software development activities
• Develop and implement software solutions for GNC algorithms
• Integrate software into simulations and flight software systems
• Coordinate pipeline execution testing and Monte Carlo simulation runs
• Debug and resolve software issues and errors
• Develop and maintain documentation and operating instructions
• Analyze system performance and refine software solutions
• Ensure compliance with software standards and development processes

Job ID: 20896

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.