Part Time Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Technical SETA, Secret Clearance

Seeking a mid-to-senior-level engineer / scientist with experience in guidance navigation and control (GNC) architecture development for a part-time position. The initial level of effort is 50% but could increase based on candidate availability and qualifications.

Duties:

• Provide technical support and independent assessments to Government Program Manager
• Assist in the identification development and evaluation of new program concepts and technology initiatives
• Lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs) integrated product teams (IPTs) and design reviews
• Support program experimentation and test activities including development of test plans and coordination with performers government stakeholders test ranges and test facilities
• Evaluate technical progress risks and program execution across multiple performers and development efforts
• Author technical reports program briefings memoranda and decision-support materials
• Support transition planning and engagement with military Services Combatant Commands and other transition partners
• Provide day-to-day program support including participation in performer calls major reviews internal DARPA meetings and stakeholder engagements

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical / aerospace / electrical / computer engineering or related field with at least 12 years professional experience
• 5 years of experience developing GNC flight control navigation autopilot and/or power electronics systems of aerospace vehicles as an individual contributor project lead or chief engineer
• Experience in a Department of War (DoW) research and development (R&D) organization (DARPA SCO AFRL JHTO etc.) or Acquisition organization (PAE Fires SSP AFLMC etc.) and/or as a performer (industry FFRDC or UARC) to those kinds of organizations
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and technical development efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Active Secret security clearance

Highly Desired Attributes:

• Doctorate in mechanical/aerospace/electrical/computer engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience supporting the development of hypersonic vehicles re-entry systems tactical missile systems or other high-speed aerospace platforms
• Familiarity with high-level DoW programming requirements science & technology and acquisition processes
• Experience conducting system architecture trades modeling and simulation activities verification and validation efforts or flight test campaigns
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI access

Additional Details:

• Work Location: On-site at the client site in Arlington VA.
• Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required up to 25%

Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience education skills and knowledge.

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