Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

***This is a 12+ month W2 contract with insurance benefits offerings, if needed. There is good opportunity for contract extension or possible direct hire conversion as well***

We are seeking an experienced GN&C Engineer for our Denver-based Aerospace Client to support the design, development, simulation, and testing of advanced aerospace systems and flight technologies.

**Responsibilities:**
- Design, develop, and test GN&C algorithms, flight software, and related aerospace systems.
- Perform engineering analysis, modeling, and simulation to evaluate vehicle performance and flight capabilities.
- Develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace vehicles.
- Conduct trajectory analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and vehicle stability assessments.
- Support system design, integration, testing, and validation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex aerospace programs.

**Required Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Advanced experience with computer-aided engineering tools, modeling, analysis, and simulation.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience with system modeling tools.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and/or C++.
- Experience developing guidance and navigation algorithms.
- Knowledge of flight dynamics, vehicle stability, and trajectory analysis.
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and aerospace sensor systems.
- Familiarity with parametric design, model-based definition, and aerospace vehicle performance.
- Experience leading technical trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and system baseline development.
- Background in the aerospace and defense industry.