L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering end-to-end technology solutions. The Sr. Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer will conduct complex aerospace engineering tasks, focusing on missile guidance and control systems to meet customer requirements.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) design and analyses for tactical and strategic missile systems
Conduct trajectory shaping and tuning of tactical and strategic missile guidance and autopilot parameters to meet stringent customer requirements
Generate, modify, and utilize models and simulations of aerospace vehicles using first principles
Implement algorithms and modify simulations in C/C++ coding environment following strict Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes
Generate, modify, and utilize high-fidelity models and simulations of components and subsystems utilizing MATLAB/Simulink for tuning and requirements verification
Analyze real-time and post-test telemetry data in support of System level verification and mission activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Guidance Navigation and Control Engineering experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Preferred
M.S. in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, or similar degree
Active Secret security clearance
Analysis and design experience in control systems for aerospace vehicles
Prior experience with 6DOF simulations of aerospace vehicles using first principles
Missile or Launch Vehicle navigation and guidance experience/coursework
Experience with programming in C, C++ and using MATLAB/Simulink
Ability to work under Windows and Linux environments
Working with Systems Engineering disciplines and related activities (e.g., requirements traceability & verification)
Managing complex projects
Exceptional written and oral communication skills to include report writing, requirements and documentation, as well as design review presentations
Ability to work occasional overtime and travel as required to meet critical schedule milestones
Experience in design and analysis of multi-loop linear and non-linear flight control systems
Capability to linearize complex non-linear systems
Experience in aerodynamic design and analysis of aerospace vehicles, including the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Prior GNC experience in ballistic missiles
Experience with programming in Fortran
Experience with programming in Python
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
Recent News
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