Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (R4815)

Shield AI|15 Apr 2026

fulltimeonsite$220,000–$340,000 USD per year

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Listed location: Seattle, Washington

Work arrangement: onsite. A remote label does not confirm worldwide eligibility or visa sponsorship.

Stated pay: $220,000–$340,000 USD per year, as published by the employer.

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Job Description

Job Description:

In this role, you will design, implement, and flight-test autonomous shipboard recovery guidance for XBAT, with an emphasis on precision recovery to a moving ship in GPS-degraded and GPS-denied environments. Working within an established G&C team, you will own recovery guidance algorithms and their integration with relative navigation, flight controls, and recovery hardware.

We are seeking someone with direct experience taking shipboard recovery guidance from algorithm development through implementation and flight testing.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (R4815) position at Shield AI remote?

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What type of employment is the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (R4815) role?

Shield AI is hiring for a full-time Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (R4815) position.

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