Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant GNC engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry, preferably with tactical missile systems, interceptors, or guided munitions
- Coursework or project experience in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, control systems, and state estimation
- Strong understanding of physics, rigid body dynamics, intercept geometry, proportional navigation, and real-time software development principles
- Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, real-time control, or simulation
- Familiarity with missile GNC concepts including guidance laws, autopilot design, sensor fusion, inertial navigation, seeker operation, and aerodynamic/thrust vector control
- Exposure to filtering and estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters, complementary filters, INS/GPS integration) through internships, coursework, or projects
- Ability to build, test, and debug flight software, real-time control systems, and simulation tools
- Strong analytical skills with emphasis on dynamics, controls, and numerical methods; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive solutions from concept through flight test
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI US government security clearance
Additional requirements
- Work Location—This is an onsite position, Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
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