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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) - **Company:** The Albers Group LLC - **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Generation, Code Review, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Simulink, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Subversion, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Data, Model-Driven Development, Software Verification, Git, Integration Tests, Modeling and Simulation, DO-178B, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d20e48d48a9b035d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (Master's preferred). * U.S. Citizenship with active DoD SECRET clearance (Top Secret eligibility required). * 10+ years of experience in GNC algorithm development, software engineering, systems engineering, or related aerospace/defense applications. * Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and control system toolboxes. * Experience with simulation-based testing, hardware/software integration, and test data analysis. * Strong understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, and embedded system implementation. * Experience developing, integrating, and testing embedded GNC software in C/C++. * Experience implementing flight control, navigation, estimation, or guidance algorithms in real-time software environments. * Familiarity with requirements traceability, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and software verification. * Experience with Git, SVN, or similar configuration management repositories. * Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD) and automatic code generation. * Experience with seekers and sensor systems and their integration with GNC systems. * Familiarity with RTOS-based embedded processor architectures and hardware/software integration activities., * Knowledge of WOSA or Open System Architectures. * Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, ROS, DDS, or autonomy frameworks. * Familiarity with Kalman Filters, EKF, UKF, or related estimation techniques. * Knowledge of DO-178C or military software development processes. * Prior technical leadership and mentorship experience. ## Description Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems., The Principal Systems Engineer - GNC will serve as a key technical contributor supporting the development, integration, and verification of Guidance, Navigation, and Control solutions for advanced aerospace and defense systems. 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