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Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

DPP


Job Location:

Englewood, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Work Location: Onsite in Englewood CO
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities:
  • As a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer you will be using your skills and expertise to design and test algorithms flight software related hardware design tools simulations and more for various aerospace vehicles.
  • These cover a very wide range of advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft platforms.
  • Youll explore complex GN&C algorithms and systems to assess performance of vehicle flight qualities and capabilities.
  • Your technical duties involve design development evaluation and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of experience.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Advanced experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools analysis and simulation.
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with system modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or C.
  • Experience with related aerospace vehicles sensors suites and missions.
  • Experience with Guidance and/or Navigation algorithm development.
  • Exposure to vehicle stability principles Monte Carlo and trajectory analysis.
  • Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles to include but not limited to parametric design model-based definition fundamentals of flight dynamics.
  • History of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:
  • Frequently walk sit stand climb stairs and steps.
  • Frequently repeat same hand arm and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity.
  • Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
Working Conditions:
  • Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures sun rain/snow etc.).
  • Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials.
  • Rarely exposed to loud noises.
Interested Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Required Experience:

Senior IC