Principal GNC Engineer

AeroVironment • Huntsville, AL, United States • Posted June 27, 2026

Location Huntsville, AL
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 27, 2026
**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer: The GNC Principal Engineer is the overall technical authority for the Kinetic Air and Missile Defense Division. The GNC PE is responsible for supporting the development, integration, and testing of software and systems used in guidance, navigation, and control. The role involves working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment to solve complex engineering problems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GNC algorithm development, software integration, and testing, along with hands-on experience in missile systems.
The Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Defense/Missile Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. Thes...

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