Guidance, Navigation & Control, Navigation​/Algorithm Design Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer, Staff (Level IV) who will specialize in Navigation and Flight Control Algorithm design for complex technical solutions.

The Navigation & Algorithm Design Engineer will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and modeling & simulation developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within the Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) portfolios, including Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and other programs. tasks include:

• Working on advanced missile weapon design within an advanced hypersonic missile program
• Applying experience in weapon system design and algorithm development, including subsystem requirements, interfaces, and simulation, to develop and verify models in both synthetic and integrated hardware environments
• Collaborating with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB, Simulink, and C++ algorithms, simulation models, and tactical software
• Leveraging proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to implement, test, and validate system models and simulations
• Communicating technical findings clearly and working effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

• Design and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture
• Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities
• Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers.

Successful applicants generally have at least 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, Fortran
• Professionally demonstrated the ability to develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle navigation and flight controls into simulations and embedded flight software
• Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• An active Secret clearance

• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Final Secret clearance is required to start employment. Applicants must possess a currently active Secret security clearance to be considered qualified.
• Selected candidates will be required to maintain at minimum a Secret clearance for long term employment on this program.

• Experience operating in Linux environments including High Performance Computing usage
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