Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

Job Description

Description:

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Our client headquartered in Virginia is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer based in Huntsville, AL. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and offers growth opportunities in a hybrid workplace with two remote days. The GNC Engineer will perform end-to-end kinematic and dynamic simulations on Autopilot Control Systems, utilizing linear systems theory including Root Locus Analysis and Gain & Phase Margin evaluation.

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The ideal candidate has physics domain expertise and algorithmic development of full 6-DoF motion models and Autopilot Control Systems in the Aerospace, Automotive or Robotics industry. Possesses proven analytical, written & verbal communication skills and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Develop & analyze autopilot and control algorithms and contribute to high-fidelity simulation development
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• Build autopilot and control laws for dynamic systems
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• Perform target state estimation, filtering and sensor fusion
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• Develop & maintain kinematic simulations and models to support system design & verification
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• Interface with various external & internal stakeholders including systems, software and test engineering teams
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• Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and system-level testing
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• Assist with field testing and customer supported test activities as required
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Requirements:

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• Expertise with designing autopilot and control algorithms
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• Experience with state estimation techniques, including Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF) or multi-sensor fusion
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• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, Simulink or other high-level programming language
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• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
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• Familiarity with missile, UAV or aerospace vehicle systems a plus
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• Experience with real-time embedded flight control software, sensor dynamic modeling and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) & Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test automation a plus
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Qualifications:

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• 4-8 Years of Controls Engineering or Guidance, Navigation and Control experience
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• 2+ Years of 6-DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) Simulation and Guidance Algorithms
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• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year College or University in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s or PhD a plus)
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• Must be US Citizen and eligible to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance (active clearance a plus)
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Benefits:

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• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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• 3 Weeks Vacation & Year-End Time Off
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• Paid Holidays & Sick Leave
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• 4 ½ Day (40 Hour) Hybrid Work Environment
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• 401K Contribution & Matching
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• Life & Disability Insurance
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• Education Reimbursement
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• Relocation Package
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