Position Title: Aircraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for an Aircraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer supporting mission-critical naval aviation research, development, and flight-test programs in the Patuxent River, Maryland area (Onsite).
Job Description:
- Join an elite engineering team supporting next-generation naval aviation capabilities. In this role, you will apply your expertise in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to the development, integration, testing, and evaluation of advanced aircraft systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and program stakeholders, you will solve complex aerospace challenges in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- GNC & GPS System Support: Work with leading-edge GPS and Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) technologies in support of military aircraft platforms.
- Technical Documentation Review: Review software and hardware requirements for GPS systems, design documentation, flight test plans, test procedures, and related technical specifications.
- Systems Engineering & SETR: Participate actively in the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process and evaluate vendor design and requirements documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
- System Integration: Provide specialized technical expertise supporting overall system designs, avionics architectures, and aircraft integration efforts.
Job Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Computer, or related) plus a minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
- Core Technical Knowledge: Strong technical foundation in aircraft guidance, navigation, control systems, modeling and simulation, or flight-test support.
- Professional Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Avionics & GPS Integration: 3+ years of experience supporting aircraft avionics integration of GPS navigation systems (preferably on military aircraft platforms).
- NAVAIR & Acquisition Knowledge: Familiarity with NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes and Navy acquisition regulations.
- Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Pay Rate Range: $44.00/hr-$67.30/hr.
- Location: Patuxent River, MD area (Onsite)
- Required US Citizenship - May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.