
Guidance and Control System Engineer
Cummings Aerospace
Fort Belvoir, VAFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer supports development of GNC modeling and simulation tools and algorithms, and performs trade studies and performance assessments for a hypersonic system. The role reports to the Program Manager and contributes to aerospace vehicle simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing, technical products, and customer reviews. A bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering and an active Secret clearance are required; a master's degree and Top Secret clearance are preferred.
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Overview The Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development of GNC modeling and simulation tools and algorithms, perform GNC trade studies and performance assessments of a hypersonic system. The individual will report to the Program Manager. Responsibilities - Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems. - Develop GNC models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations - Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and/or performance analysis - Support hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles - Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers - Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers - May assist with program management tasks including: personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting - Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties - Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers - Support other duties as assigned Skills and Competencies - BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred - At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development, and test for DoD program required - Experience modeling GNC systems and conducting missile system trade studies required - Experience coding in C and C++ required - Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment - Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations - Good oral and written communication skills are required - Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products Clearance - Active Secret Clearance Required. Top Secret Preferred. Location: Arlington, VA
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- Virginia median$120–182K/yr856 salary ranges
- US median$60–70/hr386 hourly ranges
- Openings
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- This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,686 postings).
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- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,372 of the 11,758 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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