General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the worlds leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Aerospace Systems Engineering Directorate. This full-time position for a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer is located at our Huntsville, AL site and provides technical expertise for satellite, missile, and projectile GNC algorithm design and subsystem development, simulation modeling, and detailed analyses for a variety of space and weapon system development projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops GNC algorithms and implements them in six degree-of-freedom flight simulations.
Develops novel algorithms and simulation models for assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies.
Supports development of new small satellites, guided missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic vehicles.
Analyzes simulation, ground test, and flight test data in support of simulation model validation and GNC algorithm improvements.
Leads teams of GNC engineers on complex development efforts.
Supports simulation development and documentation using GA-EMS guidelines and best industry practices.
Develop and present briefing materials for design reviews.
Support peer reviews of GNC algorithms, simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required.
Facilitate rapid resolution of delays that impact simulation and analysis tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership is required.
Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
Support development of GNC related data deliverables.
Perform other duties as required.
Travel expectations: <10%
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Must have a thorough understanding of guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles.
Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of satellites, missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles is required.
Must demonstrate strong programming and analysis capability in languages including FORTRAN, Matlab, C++ and Python.
Experience with integrating and stress testing black box software (e.g. DLLs) is strongly desired.
Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation and testing is strongly desired.
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
Must have an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret level security clearance.
Able to work extended hours as required.
Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities:
Rapid and effective problem solving: identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems;
Communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions;
Schedule performance: influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success.
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Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Must have a thorough understanding of guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles.
Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of satellites, missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles is required.
Must demonstrate strong programming and analysis capability in languages including FORTRAN, Matlab, C++ and Python.
Experience with integrating and stress testing black box software (e.g. DLLs) is strongly desired.
Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation and testing is strongly desired.
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
Must have an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret level security clearance.
Able to work extended hours as required.
Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities:
Rapid and effective problem solving: identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems;
Communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions;
Schedule performance: influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success.
