Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineer

About the Role

BAE Systems is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer for its Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems. This role involves supporting the architecture, design, and development of system designs for real-time embedded Navigation receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications. The position offers an opportunity for recent graduates to gain in-depth knowledge of Navigation technology and receiver architecture. The GNC Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced navigation solutions for aerospace, defense, or autonomous platforms, focusing on developing algorithms and architectures for accurate state estimation in challenging environments.

This position requires full-time onsite work at a BAE Systems facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the architecture, design, and development of system designs for real-time embedded Navigation receivers.
• Contribute to the development of robust algorithms and architectures for accurate and reliable state estimation.
• Support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced navigation solutions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DoW Security Clearance
• Strong grasp of Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Probability/Stochastic processes
• Expertise in modeling, simulation, and using MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience using C++ (for embedded implementation)
• Experience using Python (for data analysis and prototyping)
• Ability to process and visualize large datasets (e.g., using NumPy, Pandas, or MATLAB)

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Possess a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with Jira and DOORS
• Experience or interest in utilizing AI tools for system development
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., CAMEO, SysML, MagicDraw)
• Familiarity in Kalman Filtering (EKF, UKF) and recursive estimation techniques
• Understanding of IMU mechanics, strapdown integration, and coordinate transformations (e.g., Euler angles, Quaternions)
• Ability to integrate data from disparate sources (GPS, IMU, Magnetometers, Vision/Lidar)

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $72,150 - $122,655

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. They deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber. Their culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.