# Sr. Principal - GNC Engineer

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b204ebb5-ddb1-4cd5-ba16-ec5a61d35fb1

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Moorpark, CA
- Salary: 154500 – 247250 USD per year

## Summary

This senior principal role leads the development of flight control systems and guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for unmanned aircraft and robotic systems. It suits experienced aerospace engineers with deep expertise in GN&C, flight testing, and systems integration who are ready to mentor teams and drive technical strategy at a major defense contractor.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

MATLAB, Simulink, Systems Engineering

## Required

- Advanced degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- 15+ years in aircraft design, GN&C, flight testing, systems engineering, or program management
- Hands-on development experience across multiple disciplines
- Deep knowledge of autopilot, flight control, certification, ground control, and vehicle subsystems
- U.S. citizenship (ITAR requirement)
- Ability to travel up to 20% within continental U.S. for flight test support

## Nice to have

- PhD in engineering
- Expertise in design and simulation tools
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proven leadership and people development experience
- Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Moorpark-CA/Sr-Principal---GNC-Engineer_8280