altentechnologyusa
Principal GNC Engineer
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
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.