Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced GNC Engineer to design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools for advanced aerospace systems. This role involves working on high-fidelity 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) simulations to design and test missile flight code, as well as performing mission analysis for flight test and tactical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
• Create and validate 6-DOF simulation models to evaluate system performance.
• Design and test missile autopilot, navigation, and guidance schemes.
• Perform mission analysis for flight test and tactical systems.
• Mentor and train early-career engineers on the team.
• Collaborate on control law development and hardware/software requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and:
  • 5+ years of related experience, or
  • Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or
  • Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.
• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance (current and within scope).
• Expertise in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineering.
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing flight control algorithms.
• Proficiency in high-fidelity 6-DOF modeling and simulation environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with missile GNC systems.
• Strong programming skills in C (Linux environment), MATLAB, and Python.
• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a STEM discipline.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.