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General Atomics · 2 weeks ago

Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer to provide technical expertise for precision munition and space vehicle guidance, navigation and control algorithm design and subsystem development, simulation modeling, and detailed analyses for weapon or space system projects.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops guidance, navigation and/or control algorithms and implements them in six degree-of-freedom flight simulations written in C/C++ and FORTRAN

Supports development of precision munitions such as guided missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic weapon systems

Supports development of attitude determination and control systems for spacecraft

Analyzes simulation, ground test, and flight test data in support of simulation model validation and algorithm improvements

Is mentored by Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) engineers on complex development efforts

Supports simulation development and documentation using GA-EMS guidelines and best industry practices

Develop and present briefing materials for design reviews

Support peer reviews of GNC algorithms, simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required

Facilitate rapid resolution of delays that impact simulation and analysis tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership is required

Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams

Support development of GNC related data deliverables

Support concept development activities and creation of proposals and technical white papers

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Guidance Navigation ControlFlight SimulationC/C++ ProgrammingFORTRAN ProgrammingMatlabPythonControl AlgorithmsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationDocumentation SkillsPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer FocusInitiative

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering with an emphasis on application of guidance, navigation, and control techniques from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years of experience with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles

Strong experience in various control, navigation and guidance algorithms for all phases of atmospheric flight and orbit is required

Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles, or satellites is required

Must demonstrate strong programming and analysis capability in multiple languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, Matlab, and Python

Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas

Must have an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret if required

Able to work extended hours as required

Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities: Strong initiative - Ability and desire to work closely with a small to medium sized multi-disciplinary team to rapidly develop and mature a new weapon system

Excellent communication - The successful candidate will routinely document, develop, and present technical briefings, reports, and other documentation so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions

Rapid and effective problem solving – The successful candidate will identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems

Schedule performance - influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success