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Stratolaunch · 1 day ago

GNC Engineer

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator focused on hypersonic flight testing and innovation. They are seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to develop hypersonic flight control systems, including algorithm development, system design, and performance verification.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Alyssa M.

Responsibilities

Development and evaluation of advanced algorithms to satisfy Guidance, Navigation, and Control requirements

Development of hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools

Creation of Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) to document GNC designs

Perform analyses to verify algorithm designs meet requirements

Contributions to aspects of the overall flight control system design, development, implementation, integration, and test

Development of engineering tools, as needed, to complete the tasking

Regular and comprehensive communication to the Vehicle Management System and GNC Leads

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Travel, as needed, to support the department

Qualification

GuidanceNavigationControlFlight dynamicsHypersonic vehicle developmentAlgorithm developmentDynamic system modelingMatlabSimulinkRevision control toolsCommunication skillsInitiativeAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Must demonstrate the ability to perform combinations of the Essential Responsibilities

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of flight dynamics

Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Proficient with Matlab

Proficient with Simulink

Proficient with revision control tools (Git, Bitbucket)

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Level II ($98,100-$128,700): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Sr Level ($117,000-$153,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Staff Level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience

Guidance algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis

Control, autopilot design and analysis

Navigation algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis

Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles

Flight control algorithm requirements development, design, implementation, integration, test, and post-flight analysis

Ability to communicate technical challenges and provide guidance to varied audiences explaining rationale and/or resolving concerns

Experience with software development processes and methodologies

Advanced degree with technical focus in GNC relevant areas

TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

9/80 schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees