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General Atomics · 2 days ago

Satellite Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking a GNC Engineer to join their CSS group. This role involves developing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for satellite missions as well as participating in system level design across all project phases.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms for satellite missions

Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) system design, implementation, simulation and testing

Establish, maintain and execute satellite attitude control simulation software

Analyze the stability and robustness of guidance and control algorithms using control theory and Monte Carlo simulations

Undertake requirements capture, performance trades and design activities

Actively participate in system level design of satellite systems across all project phases, through attitude control subsystem architectural design development

Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Satellite attitude control systemsGNSS technologyC/C++ programmingMatlab/SimulinkMonte Carlo simulationPhysics-based modelingProject leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, seven or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Experience in satellite attitude and orbit control systems

Experience with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, and implementations in satellite systems and their applications

Experience with physics-based modeling of dynamic systems and Monte Carlo simulation analysis

Experience developing software in C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment

Able to work extended hours as required and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads

US Citizenship is required as is the ability to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance