Senior Flight Controls, GNC Engineer

TSC

Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer leading flight control automation and GNC implementation at TSC, focusing on airborne ISR systems. Collaborating closely with technical teams and managing multiple projects.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeArlington • Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead singular focal point for flight control automation
Translate information at both the technical level and overall business use case, while leading and executing multiple parallel technological initiatives at any given time
Hire, develop, supervise, manage and execute within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation encompassing multiple fixed wing platforms
Key cross functional stakeholder for the execution of experimental learning experiences in a HIL/SIL, ground and flight test
Lead, manage or conduct various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts
Funnel documented results back into risk management and safety workflows for additional review, procedural or safety bulletins, product support and future technological development projects
Lead, manage, or support the development, planning or execution for a variety of test-related activities required for internal and customer-driven projects, processes, or gate reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline
Minimum five years of direct experience with fixed wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, managing risk, and the pace to reach viable technical solutions
Practical experience with development or operational improvement of fixed wing UAS technology
Hands-on experience in software development for flight controls and in guidance, navigation and control for fixed wing systems
Ability to comprehend automation challenges or gaps, and guide solutions-based collaborations
Ability to execute operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces
Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and workflows with peer review required
Ability to lead, manage, or individually contribute and execute tasks assigned.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP participation
401k Plan
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement
Co-Sponsored Health Plan
Paid Leave
and much more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

flight control automationGNC implementationdata analysissoftware developmentguidance navigation controlhardware-in-the-loop simulationtroubleshootingrisk managementoperational improvementtechnical project management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingsupervisionexecutionorganizational skillsstakeholder managementadaptability

Certifications

BS degree in Mechanical EngineeringBS degree in Electrical EngineeringBS degree in Computer EngineeringBS degree in Aerospace EngineeringBS degree in Controls EngineeringDoD Security Clearance