Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer III - IV

Reference: 85347-369001Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:Come be part of a team working on the latest advancements in unmanned aircraft. Get to work on groundbreaking designs that will be the future of tactical aviation. Perform a diverse array of engineering tasks related to the aerodynamic design, analysis, simulation, and test of unmanned aerial vehicles. Help develop the control laws and flight control systems for our next generations of unmanned tactical air systems and target drones. Work in a fast-paced environment that rapidly develops and deploys state of the art unmanned aircraft to a diverse array of customers and applications. Be a part of the future of unmanned aviation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Aircraft dynamics, subsystem modeling and simulationControl system gain and filter design and stability margin evaluation.Evaluation of flight dynamics, flying qualities, and aircraft flight path performance.Perform non-linear control system robustness testing.Design and implement operator interfaces, autonomous logic algorithms, waypoint following, and path generation algorithms.Guidance algorithm development, analysis and test.Navigation system design, analysis, and test.Derive subsystem requirements and specifications.Support subsystem testing and verification.Flight test planning, execution, and analysis.Support aircraft design at all phases of development.Wind tunnel test planning support.Support various hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.Analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation.Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.).Prepare and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.Support customer training activities.Foreign and domestic travel to support flight test activities.Other duties may be assigned.Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer IIIPerforms complex engineering tasks as assigned by their manager.Supports program planning of engineering activities through detailed scope definition.May act as System Engineer to help communicate top level requirements to subsystems and determine proper verification and validation methods.Reports progress on engineering efforts to technical leadership.Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineers.Establishes and maintains best practices for design, analysis, and testing responsibilities held by the Guidance, Navigation, and Control group.Mentors Level I-II Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineers.Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer IVProvide oversight to the Guidance, Navigation, and Control group to help prioritize and delegate group work given the company’s programmatic requirements.Manages the engineering team’s effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.Acts as key liaison for programs (both internal and external) on all matters having to do with aerodynamic design and performance, stability and control, propulsion, modeling and simulation, and verification.Stays current on the "state-of-the-practice" through training and industry involvement/exposure, and mentors the Guidance, Navigation, and Control group with this knowledge.Mentors Level I-III Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineers.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:NoneCOMPENSATION: $120,000 - $190,000#LI-OnsiteBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement