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GNC Aerospace Engineer

Dahlgren, VA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 15 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

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Science
Monte Carlo Method
Prototyping
Presentations
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Physics
GNC
Systems Modeling
Algorithms
Estimating
Global Positioning System
Fusion
Control Engineering
MATLAB
Simulink
Python
NumPy
C
C++
Embedded Systems
Real-time
Analytical Skill
Computer Hardware
Dynamics
DoD
Aerospace
Data Analysis
Law
Modeling
Sensors
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job ID: 2612673

Location: Dahlgren, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-18

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Aerospace Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a GNC Aerospace Engineer in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities:

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
Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations
Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master's preferred)
4+ years experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++)
The successful candidate shall have experience with guidance algorithms (proportional navigation, pursuit guidance, optimal guidance, intercept geometry), navigation & estimation, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF), inertial navigation, GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion, control engineering, PID, LQR, state space control, autopilot design, stability & robustness analysis, M&S (Modeling & Simulation), MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), C/C++ for embedded or real time simulation, and familiarity with 6 DOF modeling
Ability to work with E20 technical SMEs to develop or refine analytical tools, performance models, or algorithmic improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or software in the loop (SIL) environments is a plus
Experience supporting missile systems, unmanned systems, or weapons/flight dynamics programs
Experience supporting NSWCDD, NAVSEA, or other DoD weapons engineering divisions
Experience with aerospace flight test data analysis or guidance law verification
Knowledge of seeker modeling, sensor suite integration, or autopilot tuning

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. ship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Current active Secret clearance preferred

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2612673
Posted 30+ days ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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