General Atomics · 15 hours ago
Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer III to provide technical expertise for precision munition guidance, navigation and control algorithm design and subsystem development for weapon system projects.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
With oversight from senior GNC engineers, develops guidance, navigation and/or control algorithms and implements them in C/C++ and FORTRAN based six degree-of-freedom flight simulations
Supports small-medium sized engineering teams during the development of precision munitions such as guided missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic weapon systems
Analyzes simulation, ground test, and flight test data in support of simulation model validation and algorithm improvements
Supports simulation development and documentation using GA-EMS guidelines and best industry practices
Assists with the development of briefing materials for design reviews and GNC related deliverable data/documents
Supports peer reviews of GNC algorithms, simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required
Collaborates daily with other GNC and simulation engineers as well as other engineering team members
Supports concept development activities for proposals and technical white papers
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree
Must have a solid foundation in guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles
Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles is required
Must have strong skills in C and C++ code development as well as version control processes using Git
Must demonstrate strong GNC performance analysis capability using tools such as Matlab or Python
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize task assignments to complete work products on time; demonstrate good time management skills needed to support multiple programs simultaneously
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 be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance (or equivalent DOE security clearance), with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret if 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 work products to stakeholders across the organization
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 – completing work products in a timely manner on fast-paced development efforts contributes to the project's schedule success
Preferred
Experience with implementing and testing autonomy, collaborative engagement, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms is highly desired
Experience with developing GN&C solutions for air-launched and/or ground-launched cruise missiles is highly desired
Experience with modeling of missile control system actuators and guidance or navigations sensors is highly desired
Experience with signal processing is highly desired
Experience with developing algorithms and software for electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) or radio frequency (RF) terminal seekers, and associated simulation models to predict seeker performance, is desired
Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) testing is desired
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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