Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

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Posted Date Aug 02, 2026 Employment Type Full-time Experience Level Mid-Senior level Location European Union Category ** Programming ** Company **Set2Recruit

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Job Title: Guidance, Navigation and Control EngineerLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Relocation Required) Salary: €140,000 - €160,000 (DOE) Euros Tax Free + Amazing relocation benefits and health + 40 days holidays including public holidays + Free lunch onsite. Our client is looking for a talented and motivated professional to join their team as a Navigation Engineer in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that power the next generation of autonomous aerial platforms and robotic systems. If you are passionate about advancing the state of the art in autonomy and eager to contribute to transformative innovations, this is your opportunity to work on challenging projects with real-world impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate guidance strategies for different phases of flight: loitering, mid-course, and dive/terminal. Looking to advance your Development & Programming career with relocation support? Explore Development & Programming Jobs with Relocation Packages that include comprehensive packages to help you move and settle in your new role.
• Prototyping of various algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Implement algorithms using industry-grade languages (C++, Python) following software engineering best practices (version control, unit testing, continuous integration).
• Transition prototype models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) into production-ready code suitable for embedded deployment.
• Build and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments to compare guidance law performance across operational scenarios.
• Analyse results, identify performance gaps, and refine algorithms to improve robustness and precision.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control principles for autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB for algorithm development and implementation.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and automatic code generation tools is a plus. Discover our full range of relocation jobs with comprehensive support packages to help you relocate and settle in your new location.
• Best practices of SW development (Git, CI, docker)
• Familiarity with control system design tools and software packages, such as Simulink, ROS2, or PX4.
• Experience with UAVs or autonomous systems, including flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and flight testing.
• Solid understanding of sensor technologies, sensor fusion techniques, and state estimation algorithms.
• Experience with real world applications on autonomous robots
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and task management tools (Jira or similar)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Control or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.

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