Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC) Engineer
Technology Service Corporation
- # Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC) EngineerApplylocations: Arlington, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR2610TSC is seeking a remote based **Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC) Engineer** that will design, integrate, test, and deliver flight control systems or mission-critical onboard software for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The ideal candidate will have experience in UAS Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) utilizing inertial navigation, vision, collision avoidance, commercial autopilots, redundancy management and path planning architecture. The GNC Engineer will participate hands-on in the full software life cycle, from concept through implementation, integration to flight test and operational release. This position in onsite based in Crystal City, VA with up to 25% travel required.**As a GNC Engineer you can anticipate some of your day-to-day responsibilities to include:*** Work on a team to develop, modify and tune guidance and control systems for fixed wing aircraft* Work on a team to develop, modify and tune navigation systems based on sensor fusion of 6-DOF IMU, magnetometer, GNSS, pressure and ranging sensors.* Work on a team to develop and modify 6-DOF and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation environments* Simulation, analysis, control, and testing on 6 degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion platform for development and validation of autonomous UAS.* Work on a team to design and develop flight or mission-critical onboard software for unmanned systems* Aid development for unmanned aerospace includes guidance, navigation & control, mission sequencing, payload control, redundancy and contingency management, uplink and downlink packet encoding and decoding, converting between different serial protocols, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, ground-based GUIs, and aircraft subsystem control (i.e., payload, electrical systems)* Embedded Software development (C/C++, Python, shell scripts)**Writing/modifying software to adjust flight behaviors:*** Use development tools such as: JIRA, git, C/C++, CMake, Linux, MATLAB* Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary software team on large, multi-language projects* Participating in code reviews, Flight Testing, and Customer Presentations* Bench test, Hardware-in-the-loop, and field testing of UAS platforms* Local, interstate, and international travel to support field testing and customer demonstrations. Expected travel is ~10-25%.* Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical) in planning, design and development of systems to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility* Design software architecture, interfaces, and gateways for communication with external Autonomy software services. Implement functionality using a model-based approach.* Software verification and validation including writing Test Cases and Test Procedures* Develop, implement, and document data and software application test plans to validate project deliverables meet quality standards* Oversee and support processes and procedures for existing data and reporting activities to support internal and external customer deliverables.* Examples of specific deliverables include but are not limited to: recurring reports and analyses; data validation and documentation* Interface and derive solutions in coordination with hardware design teams**Required Qualifications*** BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline, plus at minimum 5 years of experience in a professional environment developing MATLAB / Simulink control systems with auto code experience; or MS in Controls or Aerospace Engineering plus 2 years’ experience. Embedded code experience preferred.* US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance* Experience in developing physics based 6 DOF simulations, motion platforms.* Experience developing with: Gazebo or similar simulation tools, MatlabMATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, Python* Experience developing scripts to run batch processes* Experience in data post processing from simulation or flight testing, report summary writing* Experience developing guidance and autonomy algorithms required; in denied environments preferred**Preferred Experience**Minimum two years of demonstrated, hands-on professional experience in at least one (ideally a combination) of the following areas:* Model-based design and/or test using the Simulink/Stateflow tool chain.* Software development in a relevant subject matter area: Aircraft Guidance Navigation & Control or other robotic system guidance, navigation and control; ground- or airborne mission systems; general aerospace flight control or cockpit avionics systems; ground stations; payload control.* Development/operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces.* Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and peer review required.**TSC Benefits:** TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.**Applying to TSC:** Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.
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