About this position
Description:
Our client headquartered in Virginia is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer based in Huntsville, AL. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and offers growth opportunities in a hybrid workplace with two remote days. The GNC Engineer will perform end-to-end kinematic and dynamic simulations on Autopilot Control Systems utilizing linear systems theory.
The ideal candidate has physics domain knowledge and algorithmic development of 6-DoF motion models and Autopilot Control Systems. Possesses proven analytical, written & verbal communication skills and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop & analyze autopilot and control algorithms and contribute to high-fidelity simulation development
- Build autopilot and control laws for dynamic systems
- Perform target state estimation, filtering and sensor fusion
- Develop & maintain kinematic simulations and models to support system design & verification
- Interface with various external & internal stakeholders including systems, software and test engineering teams
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and system-level testing
Requirements:
- Skilled in designing autopilot and control algorithms
- Experience with state estimation techniques, including Kalman filtering or multi-sensor fusion
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, Simulink or other high-level programming language
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
- Familiarity with missile, UAV or aerospace vehicle systems a plus
- Experience with real-time embedded flight control software, sensor dynamic modeling and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) & Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test automation a plus
Qualifications:
- 5+ Years of Controls Engineering or Guidance, Navigation and Control experience
- 2+ Years of 6-DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) Simulation and Guidance Algorithms
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year College or University in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s or PhD a plus)
- Must be US Citizen and eligible to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance (active clearance a plus)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 3 Weeks Vacation & Year-End Time Off (~4 weeks total)
- Paid Holidays & Sick Leave
- 4 ½ Day (40 Hour) Hybrid Work Environment
- 401K Contribution & Matching
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Education Reimbursement
- Relocation Package
Location and commute
Huntsville, AL .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3210119017.