Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

The posting, as Voyager Technologies, Inc. wrote it

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

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Job Summary

The Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems is the senior technical authority, responsible for modernizing existing GNC algorithms and analysis to industry standards, while also driving innovation that moves our guidance, navigation, and control approaches toward state‑of‑the‑art performance.

The position reports to the Software & Controls Manager and is part of the Software & Controls Department based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is onsite based in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, the essential functions are

• Lead efforts to raise existing GNC analysis, modeling, and algorithm fidelity to industry best practices and mission‑critical standards.
• Advance guidance, navigation, and control algorithms by introducing state‑of‑the‑art methods in state estimation, sensor fusion, trajectory generation, optical navigation, and terrain‑based navigation.
• Modernize and expand high‑fidelity simulation environments for algorithm verification, Monte Carlo testing, mission analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and validate improved navigation and control strategies for descent, landing, attitude control, and autonomous operations.
• Conduct comprehensive trade studies evaluating sensors, estimation approaches, trajectory strategies, and control architectures, providing clear recommendations backed by rigorous analysis.
• Provide senior technical leadership across Lunar Systems, shaping mission concepts, technology roadmaps, and long‑term GNC capability development.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, software, mission analysis, and mechanical teams to ensure GNC solutions meet mission requirements and integrate seamlessly across the spacecraft.
• Produce clear, high‑quality technical documentation, analysis reports, proposals, and review materials for both internal and external stakeholders.

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icant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees

• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.