Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, submersibles, surface ships, missiles, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of launch, flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events.
Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality.
Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space.
Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and required years of experience for level 4 as follows: 9 years of related experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink and C++.
Experience in flight trajectory simulation using multi-degree of freedom simulators.
Design and implement Guidance and Autopilot algorithms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with Real-Time Closed-Loop software testing on flight representative hardware.
**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**
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