altentechnologyusa

Principal GNC Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Simi Valley, California, United States
Experience
15+ years
Compensation
k to employees Salary Range • $155,000-$170,000 • The actual salary offered i
Posted
2026-07-06T15:19:25-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AgileMicrosoft Office

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Engineering

Requirements

Experience with Defense products and customers, especially in C-UAS products

Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in GNC engineering, specifically in missile or aerospace systems

Expertise in GNC algorithm development, including guidance, navigation, and autopilot algorithms

Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions

Compensation & Benefits

• $155,000-$170,000

• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement GNC algorithms for missile systems.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on software development and integration efforts.

Execute testing, data collection, and analysis, including hardware-in-the-loop and multi-functional testing.

Assist in the development and execution of test plans and reports, presenting data to both large and small audiences.

Ensure the application of best practices and standards in system design and testing.

Partners with functional leaders to drive process improvements throughout the engineering development processes

About the Company

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.