Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
On-site · Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
GNC Engineer specializing in Modeling & Simulation to support advanced technology demonstrations in missile defense, hypersonics, DoD space and civil space. Role involves designing and documenting model and simulation requirements and architecture; developing, verifying, and validating complex models and simulations (including 6-DOF missile simulations and effects-based simulations); evaluating system performance; conducting critical studies, analyses, and test activities; supporting ground and flight test efforts (HWIL) and participating in program reviews with internal leadership and external customers. Active Secret clearance is required. Based in Huntsville, AL, with on-site work in a classified environment. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree, 2-5+ years of relevant experience, MATLAB and C++ proficiency, and strong math and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary STEM degree
- 2-5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with MATLAB for GNC analysis and simulation development
- Hands-on GNC analysis experience (flight dynamics, control systems, navigation algorithms)
- Experience integrating MATLAB models, C++ models, and tactical flight software into simulations
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Strong math skills (linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, coordinate transformations)
- Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills
- Experience operating in Linux environments
- Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and Git
- Experience deploying algorithms that meet real-time performance requirements
- Experience with aerospace systems or spacecraft guidance/navigation/control
- Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- On-Site, Full-Time in Huntsville, AL
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required
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