Specialist, GNC Engineer

Job Title: Specialist GNC Software Engineer

Job Number: 37004

Job Location: Richardson Texas

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Using first-principles thinking GNC software engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a programs strategic roadmap. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating guidance navigation and control algorithms; building high-fidelity simulations; implementing software prototypes; supporting integration and test; and analyzing performance across a range of vehicle types and mission profiles.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) develops disruptive next-generation capabilities for advanced unmanned air systems radar weapon and RF sensor platforms. ADG combines the speed and innovation of a small team with the resources and scale of a larger organization.

Essential Functions:

• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills including experience performing trade studies and parametric analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Simulation and Software Development
  • Develop and support simulation environments and software tools for advanced GNC applications.
  • Create dynamic models of vehicle aerodynamics propulsion hardware actuators and sensor systems.
  • Design and develop guidance algorithms to deliver mission capability across a range of operating conditions.
  • Design implement and tune controllers to meet vehicle stability control and performance requirements.
  • Integrate multi-sensor feedback to support navigation tracking and state estimation solutions.
• System Evaluation and Technical Communication
  • Assess system performance capability robustness and sensitivity through analysis simulation and test.
  • Perform root-cause analysis of anomalies and support corrective action development.
  • Prepare and communicate design analysis and test results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical competency in at least one guidance navigation and control (GNC) discipline such as:
  • Guidance
  • Navigation
  • Control theory
  • Tracking and state estimation
  • High-fidelity vehicle modeling
• Functional Growth
  • Support continuous improvement of the GNC organization through development of technical standards processes tools and reusable resources.
  • Support technical growth across the team through mentorship collaboration peer reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 20 lbs.)
• Up to 10% travel may be required for field testing and/or multi-site support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics Mathematics or a related technical discipline and a minimum of4 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelors degree.2 years of related engineering experience with a Masters degree.In lieu of a degree a minimum of 8 years of prior related engineering experience.
• Active US secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics Mathematics or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated technical competency in multiple GNC disciplines.
• Familiarity with integration and use of a variety of mission-sensor types (RADAR EO/IR etc) modes and stabilization.
• Familiarity 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.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers.
• Strong team leadership collaboration and delegation skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability sound judgment and emotional intelligence in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Excellent people skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation).

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