Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

Overview

The Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development of GNC modeling and simulation tools and algorithms, perform GNC trade studies and performance assessments of a hypersonic system. The individual will report to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.


• Develop GNC models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations


• Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and/or performance analysis


• Support hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles


• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers


• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers


• May assist with program management tasks including: personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting


• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties


• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers


• Support other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred


• At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development, and test for DoD program required


• Experience modeling GNC systems and conducting missile system trade studies required


• Experience coding in C and C++ required


• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment


• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations


• Good oral and written communication skills are required


• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products

Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance Required. Top Secret Preferred.