# GNC Engineer at Stratolaunch > Onsite · United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Astratolaunch%3A5287457008 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Stratolaunch](https://alderhq.app/companies/stratolaunch) - Location text: Mojave, California, United States; Stratolaunch HQ - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Mojave, California, United States; Stratolaunch HQ") - Posted: 2026-06-30 (130 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stratolaunch/jobs/5287457008 - Skills listed (inferred): TypeScript, Distributed systems ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 5885): p25 $126k, median $158k, p75 $200k ## Description (the employer's text) Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to participate in the development of hypersonic flight control systems. You will contribute to the design, development, requirements verification, and test execution for hypersonic vehicle flight control systems. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data. ### ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Development and evaluation of advanced algorithms to satisfy Guidance, Navigation, and Control requirements - Development of hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools - Creation of Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) to document GNC designs - Perform analyses to verify algorithm designs meet requirements - Contributions to aspects of the overall flight control system design, development, implementation, integration, and test - Development of engineering tools, as needed, to complete the tasking - Regular and comprehensive communication to the Vehicle Management System and GNC Leads - Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments - Travel, as needed, to support the department ### QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ### Required Qualifications - Must demonstrate the ability to perform combinations of the Essential Responsibilities - Fundamental knowledge and understanding of flight dynamics - Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals - Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities - Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance ### Preferred Qualifications - Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience - Guidance algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis - Control, autopilot design and analysis - Navigation algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis - Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles - Flight control algorithm requirements development, design, implementation, integration, test, and post-flight analysis - Ability to communicate technical challenges and provide guidance to varied audiences explaining rationale and/or resolving concerns - Experience with software development processes and methodologies - Advanced degree with technical focus in GNC relevant areas - TS/SCI security clearance ### Required Computer Skills - Proficient with Matlab - Proficient with Simulink - Proficient with revision control tools (Git, Bitbucket) - Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) ### EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Level II ($97,200-$126,100): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience - Sr-level ($118,000-159,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience - Staff-level ($138,300-$191,860): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience ### Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable - Position based in Mojave, CA - Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be \<5% #hypersonicprogram #software Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Astratolaunch%3A5287457008 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.