Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

Weeghman & Briggs•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to support critical government initiatives in Huntsville, AL. Founded in 2016 by Anthony Jordan, Weeghman & Briggs specializes in delivering high-impact analytical services to Government Agencies and private organizations. Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations, earning a strong reputation as a trusted, results-driven company with an exceptional team of professionals. As we continue to expand across current programs and upcoming contract awards, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build something meaningful alongside us. At Weeghman & Briggs, you're more than a number, you're part of the team. We've built a culture where your opinion matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a direct impact on mission success. Our growth creates opportunity for advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career development while maintaining the supportive, close-knit environment that sets us apart. If you're ready to grow your career while supporting important national missions, we'd love to connect with you.

Requirements

Experience supporting government or DoD programs
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of GNC; control theory; flight dynamics; navigation; trajectory analysis; simulation
Minimum of 12 years of experience with Master's degree related to the labor category; or related bachelor's plus 5 additional years of related senior experience, for 17 total years, as substitute for master's.

Nice To Haves

Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
Background in process improvement or analytical services
Experience/strong knowledge of missile/space systems; estimation; Kalman filtering; MATLAB/Simulink; Monte Carlo

Responsibilities

Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
Evaluates propulsion, navigation systems, and control mechanisms; uses simulations and modeling to assess performance under varied operating conditions and identify capabilities and improvement areas.