Senior Guidance Navigation
and Control Engineer
Location - Remote
Commitment - Part time/milestone Based
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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GN&C navigation design & analysis, navigation hardware, Kalman filters
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Linear and Non-Linear control analysis
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Flight Stability & Control
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GN&C pointing
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GN&C software development
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GN&C Integration & Testing
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Guidance and Control architecture development and verification
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This will also involve participation in cross-segment integration.
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Self-motivated problem-solver, capable of taking initiative with minimal instruction. Completely understands and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts
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Possesses general knowledge of other related disciplines.
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Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
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Applies knowledge of engineering principles and techniques in order to develop guidance, navigation and control systems for aircraft and spacecraft.
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Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements.
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Performs and documents design and analysis of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) models and tools.
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Supports development of solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction. Participates in new business development efforts.
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Works under general supervision.
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Able to problem solve in a clear and concise manner and have strong communication skills.
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Consistently and proactively works well with team members to solve complex problems and can also lead in a team environment.
Required
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Minimum of 3 years experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicle Guidance, Navigation or Control systems
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A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or related field.
Preferred
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Experience working with classical and modern control theory/design/analysis.
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Experience operating in aerospace environments.
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Experience working with aerodynamics.
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Experience working with navigation controls (Kalman filters, GPS/INS, state determination, attitude estimation).