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Specialist, Gnc Engineering
Using first-principles thinking, GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a program's path forward. GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development, implementation, testing, and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations. The Agile Development Group specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced unmanned air systems (UAS/UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. Essential Functions: Support simulation and software development Develop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic, propulsion, and hardware/sensor models Develop guidance algorithms to provide mission capability Design and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performance Integrate a suite of sensor feedback for navigation and track state estimation development Evaluate system performance, capabilities, and sensitivities using a variety of methods Support root-cause failure identification and resolution studies Create design/results documentation for internal and external customers Support growth of GNC functional organization through creation of technical/process resources Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 20 lbs.) Up to 10% travel may be required for field testing and/or multi-site support Other duties as required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Active DoD secret security clearance Experience in at least one GNC discipline (guidance, navigation, control theory, track state estimation, high-fidelity vehicle modeling) Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++. Preferred Additional Skills: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mathematics Demonstrated problem solving and trade/parametric study execution Familiarity with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR, EO/IR, etc), modes, and stabilization Familiarity with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS, IMU, ADS, etc) and modes Familiarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filtering Background in physics/rigid body dynamics Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation) Positive attitude, mentoring, emotional intelligence, teaming, delegation Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment Commitment to organizational success and work ethic Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Using first-principles thinking, GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a program's path forward. GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development, implementation, testing, and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations. The Agile Development Group specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced unmanned air systems (UAS/UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. Essential Functions: Support simulation and software development Develop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic, propulsion, and hardware/sensor models Develop guidance algorithms to provide mission capability Design and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performance Integrate a suite of sensor feedback for navigation and track state estimation development Evaluate system performance, capabilities, and sensitivities using a variety of methods Support root-cause failure identification and resolution studies Create design/results documentation for internal and external customers Support growth of GNC functional organization through creation of technical/process resources Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 20 lbs.) Up to 10% travel may be required for field testing and/or multi-site support Other duties as required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Active DoD secret security clearance Experience in at least one GNC discipline (guidance, navigation, control theory, track state estimation, high-fidelity vehicle modeling) Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++. Preferred Additional Skills: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mathematics Demonstrated problem solving and trade/parametric study execution Familiarity with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR, EO/IR, etc), modes, and stabilization Familiarity with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS, IMU, ADS, etc) and modes Familiarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filtering Background in physics/rigid body dynamics Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation) Positive attitude, mentoring, emotional intelligence, teaming, delegation Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment Commitment to organizational success and work ethic Proficiency with Microsoft Office products