Lead Systems Engineering GNC Engineer 22541
Lead Systems Engineering GNC Engineer 22541
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Job Title: Lead Systems Engineering (GNC Engineer)
Job Code: 22541
Job Location: Plano TX
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Using firstprinciples thinking GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multidisciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a programs path forward. GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development implementation testing and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations.
The Agile Development Group specializes in developing disruptive nextgeneration technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV) advanced radar systems nextgeneration weapon systems and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.
Essential Functions:
- Develop GNC Design Architectures and Technical Roadmaps supporting program
- Lead simulation/software development and manage team/task delegation based on capabilities as well as team growth
- Develop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic propulsion and hardware/sensor models
- Develop guidance algorithms to provide mission capability
- Design and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performance
- Integrate a suite of sensor feedback for Navigation and Track State Estimation development
- Lead rootcause failure identification and resolution studies
- Lead system performance capabilities and sensitivities using a variety of methods
- Ability to translate technical vision direction tasking and status to multidisciplinary team
- Support Growth of GNC Functional Organization through mentoring and creation of process/technical resources
- Strategy and proposal support including technical scope cost and schedule
- Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
- Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Up to 10 travel may be required for field testing and/or multisite support
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Robotics or Mathematics) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Bachelors degree in in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Robotics or Mathematics (advanced degree preferred)
- Active DoD secret security clearance
- Experience in multiple GNC disciplines
- Guidance Navigation Control Theory Track State Estimation HighFidelity Vehicle Modeling
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/orC/C.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Masters degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Robotics or Mathematics and/or combined with equivalent experience
- Practical experience working with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR EO/IR etc) modes and stabilization
- Practical experience with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS IMU ADS etc) and modes
- Familiarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filtering
- Background in physics/rigid body dynamics
- Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies and Team Leadership
- Positive Attitude Mentoring Emotional Intelligence Teaming Delegation
- Excellent people skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multidisciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment.
- Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
- Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
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Employment Type
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