GNC / Trajectory Engineer

Torch Technologies is looking for a talented GNC / Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in performing technical analysis and assessment of missile defense targets specifically in areas of Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) trajectory and vehicle performance.

As a GNC / Trajectory Engineer your duties will include the following but are not limited to:

• Develops and applies advanced methods theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge
• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) office with development of Missile Defense System (MDS) target vehicles
• Support all aspects of target design analysis and test to include requirements development and assessment modeling and simulation analysis and reporting
• Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and vehicle performance assessments
• Assess target vehicle GNC design and performance
• Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g. TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g. MATLAB Python C) tools
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas
• Utilize knowledge skills and experience with missile characteristics design and analysis to support engineering activities and data product development

• Masters Degree or Doctorate in Computer Science or a related field
• 12 or more years of applicable progressively complex systems design experience including hardware/software integration of complex systems
• Possess/able to obtain Active DoD Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Experience working independently and/or leading teams/tasks to analyze and resolve engineering/technical problems
• Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance navigation and control; etc.
• Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors and identifying key trajectory parameters
• Proficient with MATLAB and Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in STEM field (e.g. physics engineering math etc.)
• Expereince working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects
• Familiarity with MDA programs and processes
• Skilled in use of M&S tools (e.g. TAOS STK)
• Experience with missiles targets missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Customer Site. Huntsville AL.

Travel:up to 25%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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