GNC Engineer 1775, AZ
Softworld, a Kelly Company
Chandler, AZ0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 12:46 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data structures & algorithmsC++LinuxPythonMATLAB
- Work
- On-site in Chandler
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python17%Linux7%Data structures & algorithms6%C++6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- 12+ Month Contract
- Location: Chandler, AZ
- Active Secret Clearance is Required
Key Responsibilities
- Work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate a complex 6-degree of freedom (6DOF) missile flight simulator.
- Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms.
- Create and/or maintain Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents.
- Review GNC workshare requirements, model hardware, and attend weekly / monthly international partner program meetings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains.
- Work on a 6-degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test missile flight code.
- Create and implement 6DOF simulation models to evaluate system performance.
- Extensive experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design and implementation into missile flight code.
- Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools.
- Proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment.
- Proficiency in C++, MATLAB, and Python for creating and maintaining analysis tools.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains.
- Experience with high fidelity 6DOF simulation for guided missiles.
- Experience working with missile guidance and autopilot algorithms.
- Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1 year of experience OR a PhD and 0 years of experience.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
- Experience with Autopilot design for guided missiles.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on hypersonic missiles.
- Experience with AEGIS weapon system.
- Experience with IR discrimination and tracking.