Engineer
US$133,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Engineer Senior Principal – GN&C - $15k Sign On Bonus”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$133,000 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Job Description
Minimum $15,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.
This position is for an engineer who can lead a team to develop and test guidance, navigation, & control systems from preliminary design through flight for space programs.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering tasks throughout the lifecycle of programs or Research & Development (R&D) projects.
- Develop, understand and refine requirements for: attitude knowledge and pointing, agility, line-of-sight stability, orbit position knowledge, delta-v accuracy, and payload sun avoidance.
- Provide analyses in the form of released documents: attitude knowledge and pointing budget, orbit determination and trajectory budget, agility analysis, maneuver settling, component selection & placement, emergency mode, dynamics & control system stability.
- Understand GN&C component interfaces.
- Support the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required for GN&C.
- Support program from new business to flight including proposal support, concept development with trades; design of the GN&C; procurement; integration & test (I&T) of the GN&C; and on-orbit technical support for the GN&C.
- Clearly and thoroughly document the GN&C approach in Systems Engineering Reports, including detailed description of technical designs and applicable BAE Systems philosophy.
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: