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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

Senior GNC Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer 4 days ago • Be among the first 25 applicants

MTSI is seeking engineers with experience in developing 6‑Degree‑of‑Freedom simulations and GNC algorithms. The candidate will join our team in Huntsville, AL, delivering modeling, simulation, and analytical products for kinetic weapon system concepts at the Missile Defense Agency. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑visibility, cutting‑edge missile system programs and contribute to innovative solutions for national defense.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct performance analysis, design, integration, and testing of GNC systems for offensive and defensive missile systems.

Collaborate with engineers and developers to prototype and test weapon system concepts using legacy high‑fidelity 6‑DOF simulations in FORTRAN and C++.

Provide detailed analytical products for emerging missile and weapon system concepts supporting DoD programs.

Lead and support ongoing missile programs and contribute to the development of corporate tool sets.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5‑8 years of experience in missile systems development, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles, tactical weapons, BMDS interceptors, kill vehicles, on‑board algorithms, and related analysis.

Must have an Active Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Demonstrated capability in GNC system performance analysis and design.

Experience with 6‑DOF simulation models of: aerodynamics; autopilots design and tuning; guidance algorithms; navigation systems & filters; propulsion; Kalman filters.

Candidate should also have demonstrated ability to formulate and conduct analyses at the missile system and subsystem level to support requirements development and performance assessment.

Software development skills include FORTRAN, C, C++, Python, MATLAB.

Experience integrating models from different coding languages.

Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic missions.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.

12‑20 years of relevant experience.

Company Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Space Research and Technology

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