Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Engineer to support an advanced aerospace and defense program focused on developing next-generation spacecraft, hypersonic systems, re-entry vehicles, and autonomous flight platforms. This individual will be responsible for designing and testing GN&C algorithms, developing high-fidelity simulations, implementing flight software, and supporting integration and flight testing activities in both atmospheric and spaceflight environments. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining 6-DOF simulations, applying flight mechanics and control theory principles, supporting trajectory optimization efforts, troubleshooting operational anomalies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another related STEM discipline
• 3+ years of engineering experience supporting aerospace, spacecraft, missile, hypersonic, aircraft, autonomous systems, or related vehicle programs
• Experience developing Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) algorithms
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience with simulation and modeling, including 6-DOF dynamics simulations
• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
• Experience implementing, testing, or validating flight software
• Experience applying flight mechanics, controls, aerodynamics, or trajectory analysis principles
• Active Top Secret Clearance required prior to start
• Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience supporting spacecraft operations, space systems, orbital mechanics, or astrodynamics
• Experience with hypersonic systems or re-entry vehicle GN&C
• Familiarity with Kalman Filters, state estimation, sensor fusion, GPS/INS, or air data systems
• Background in classical, modern, or nonlinear control system design
• Model-based development experience
• Flight test support experience
• Active TS/SCI, Tier 5 (T5), or SSBI clearance
• Experience working in fast-paced R&D or prototype development environments

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].