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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GNC Systems Engineer - **Company:** Corvid Technologies LLC - **Location:** Mooresville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Network Interface Controllers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Requirements Management, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Data Server Interface, Hardware Infrastructure, DO-178B - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=34113541d9444d84 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) department. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level mission requirements and detailed GNC subsystem design. You will be responsible for the architectural definition, requirements derivation, integration, and verification of complex GNC systems for a broad range of aerospace vehicles, including subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic missiles, and loitering munitions. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex, multidisciplinary problems and possesses a strong blend of systems thinking, control theory fundamentals, and hands-on simulation experience. Position will require strong communication skills and a natural inclination towards working across disciplines, articulating technical concepts into clear requirements and documentation., * Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance * Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (or similar STEM field) and at least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, specifically applied to GNC, robotics, or autonomous systems (Master's Degree preferred) * Proficiency with requirements management tools and MBSE methodologies * Demonstrated understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and electrical system communication and power, alongside familiarity with GNC hardware (e.g., IMUs, GPS, seekers, electro-mechanical actuators) and knowledge of classical/modern control theory. * Strong proficiency in Python or MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and data analysis, experience with C/C++ for flight software implementation is a plus * Familiarity with industry standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A as well as hands-on experience with HWIL/SIL testing and test bench is a plus ## Description * Requirements Engineering: Derive, flow down, and manage sub-system and component-level requirements for GNC hardware (sensors, actuators, flight computers) and software algorithms from mission objectives * System ArchitectureIntegration: Define GNC system architecture, data interfaces, and functional boundaries that ensure seamless integration between GNC software, flight software, and hardware components * VerificationValidation (V&V): Define verification plans, author test procedures, and lead V&V campaigns utilizing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) testing environments * ModelingSimulation: Assist in analyzing results from high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments to evaluate system performance and conduct trade studies * RiskInterface Management: Assist in formulating and tracking risk mitigation plans for GNC subsystems, including maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test plans, procedures, and subsystem performance specification documentation * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical liaison between the GNC department and adjacent teams, including Aerodynamics, Structural/Mechanical Design, IntegrationTest, Electrical Engineering, and Program Management ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)