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# Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) & Trajectory Ana

- **Company:** AV, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Orbital Mechanics, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8930241/principal-guidance-navigation-and-control-gnc-trajectory-ana

## About the Role

* Master's degree and 12+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects. Or Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects.
 * Active DoD Secret security clearance
 * US Citizenship required
 * Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.
 * Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters
 * Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planning
 * Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
 * Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)
 * Strong oral and written communication skills
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired:

 * Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
 * Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
 * Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
 * Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

## Description

AV is looking for a highly talented Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) & Trajectory Analyst to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office (MDA/DTE) by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors., * Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (MDA/DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehicles

 * Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
 * Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
 * Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments
 * Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools
 * Support flight test analysis and reporting to include analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstruction
 * Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools


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