Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer
Parsons CorporationHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted March 13, 2026
134100 - 241400 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
Job Description
Imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors.
Requirements
- Master's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math).
- 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects
- Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
- Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
- Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays
