SAIC

GNC Aerospace Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $120K *
Dahlgren, VA 22448In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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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++)
  • Experience with a broad range of guidance algorithms and navigation techniques
  • Ability to collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) on analytical tools and performance models

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance and control
  • Support weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF environments
  • Perform analysis on trajectory, mission performance, and control stability
  • Integrate various navigation solutions including IMUs and GPS
  • Conduct Monte Carlo analysis and sensitivity studies
  • Analyze telemetry and flight test data to validate performance
  • Document findings and participate in technical reviews with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with government and contractor personnel
  • Contributions to impactful defense projects
  • Potential for career advancement within SAIC
  • Supportive company culture for innovation and technical growth
Full Job Description
Job 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. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Current active Secret clearance preferred


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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