GNC Software Engineer (Civil Aviation)
Design algorithms to track and plan trajectories for thousands of aircraft in the National Airspace System.
Posted by employer 13 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
What you'll build
- Design algorithms for trajectory tracking
- Analyze and implement software for airspace control
- Monitor aircraft operations in real time
Must have
- Experience designing algorithms for mission-critical applications
- Expertise in core GNC domains
- Experience with Monte Carlo analysis
- Experience with modern programming languages
Nice to have
- Domain experience in aviation or related fields
- Strong collaboration skills
AI in the day-to-day
Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Software Engineer, the individual will focus on designing algorithms to track and plan aircraft trajectories within the National Airspace System. Key skills include expertise in state estimation, algorithm design, and proficiency in programming languages like Rust and Python, along with experience in mission-critical applications. This position is well-suited for professionals with a background in aviation or related fields, particularly those who excel in collaborative environments. The Civil Aviation team is engaged in modernizing air traffic control systems, addressing complex challenges in real-time optimization.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, Rust.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Air Space Intelligence targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this GNC Software Engineer (Civil Aviation) role at Air Space Intelligence.
From the original posting
About the Civil Aviation Team
We are modernizing America’s air traffic control system on an accelerated timeline, tackling one of the world’s most complex real-time optimization challenges: safely coordinating tens of thousands of daily flights in a dynamic, safety-critical environment. Our team is building next-generation trajectory prediction and decision-support systems while preparing the airspace for emerging technologies like commercial space operations and advanced air mobility. This mission-critical work demands exceptional precision, resilience, and reliability to support the safety and efficiency of the national airspace.
What You Will Do
As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Software Engineer on the Civil Aviation team, you will design algorithms help track and plan trajectories for thousands of aircraft operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). You will use your knowledge of state estimation, physics, aircraft design, optimization, and algorithms to design, analyze, and implement software to help monitor and control one the world’s most complicated airspaces in real time.
What We Value
Experience designing algorithms for mission-critical applications
Expertise in core GNC domains, including state estimation and algorithm design
Experience with Monte Carlo analysis as a means to validate and tune algorithm performance
Domain experience in aviation or related fields where physical systems are modeled and controlled
Experience with modern programming languages such as Rust and Python
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working across teams in a mission-critical environment.
Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.
ASI works with export-controlled technology and restricted U.S. Government data, including on contracts mandating U.S. immigration status and location restrictions for performing personnel. Employment offers are contingent on ability to timely obtain all required authorizations for contemplated job duties.
Standard company text repeated across Air Space Intelligence's postings is omitted here.
Similar positions
Explore more