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# Guidance Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Castelion Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Architecture, Deep Learning
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/68ba35af-b2a5-4258-b4bc-3f9703823210

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
 * 3+ years of experience in guidance system design, analysis, and validation for high-speed vehicles (missiles, rockets, hypersonic glide vehicles, or maneuvering re-entry systems)
 * Demonstrated ability to field guidance systems for DoD or similar programs
 * Strong background in trajectory/flight simulation (3DOF and 6DOF) and real-time trajectory generation/optimization methods
 * Experience with onboard trajectory generation approaches
 * Familiarity with the application of AI/deep learning to trajectory optimization
 * Proficiency in flight/trajectory analysis tools such as TAOS, POST, or equivalent
 * Strong problem-solving mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, hardware-rich, high flight cadence environment, While this position does not currently require a U.S government-issued security clearance, it may in the near future. Therefore, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Guidance Engineer to develop guidance solutions for Castelion's long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This role is critical in shaping the flight performance of our hypersonic systems from concept through flight tests and operational deployment. You will work hands-on with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, analyze, characterize, and validate guidance algorithms in a rapid hardware-driven environment., * Lead the design and optimization of hypersonic flight vehicle guidance methods to maximize performance, stability, and maneuverability in atmospheric and space environments

 * Conduct trajectory and flight simulations to evaluate guidance system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and validate design decisions
 * Analyze and enhance the inertial and active guidance of Castelion's long-range hypersonic systems, ensuring robust performance under variable environmental conditions
 * Work closely with teams in avionics, seeker, flight software, and GNC to ensure seamless vehicle integration
 * Help define and execute test plans for subscale and full-scale flight tests, translating results into system-level design improvements
 * Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices
 * Partner closely with program leadership to make technical trades aligned with mission success


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