GNC Principal Engineer

Post Date

Jun 29, 2026

Location

Lawrence,
Kansas

ZIP/Postal Code

66046
US
Sep 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

LAX-9390112b-4808-4bb4-8a8f-2c21bb03ca4a

Pay Rate

$150k - $195k (estimate)

Job Description

An employer sitting in Lawrence, KS is looking to hire a Principal, GNC Engineer. He/She will be responsible for delivering advanced GNC solutions for their uncrewed rotorcraft system. This person will be ensuring program engineering needs are met by leading the design, analysis, and implementation of GNC algorithms and related software, and by planning and executing the integration of components into complete flight systems. The Principal GNC Engineer tackles broad, complex technical challenges, develops new GNC and software technologies, and drives innovative control solutions from concept through deployment for novel rotorcraft platforms.
This role encompasses a multi-disciplinary background to include GNC (60%), Software (25%), flight testing (5%), and other projects (10%). This role helps lead development of technical proposals and project estimates, drives technical and engineering conflicts to resolution and ensures the engineering needs of their assigned product development projects are met. As an expert in the field, one uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters. This position will be paying between $145,000-$185,000, with an annual bonus.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 10+ years of experience in UAV or manned aircraft design, GNC software development, flight testing and program/project management
- Strong ability to write C/C++
- Experience working with 3rd party vendors, any applied visual navigation system integration experience
Experience with lidar, radio or optical flow visual sensor systems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.