1233 - Principal Engineer

Monte Sano Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer to support GNC efforts for missile system development for the Army. The role requires leading autopilot, guidance and navigation work, with hands-on development of 6-DOF simulations and data analysis.

Candidates should have a strong engineering background and be able to present results to government customers. The ideal candidate will hold an MS in Aerospace Engineering, possess 10+ years of related experience, and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab and Linux.
• Experience with physics-based modelling of missile systems.
• Some understanding of Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Autopilot, Guidance and Navigation algorithms.
• Support 6-DOF Simulation development and integration.
• Analyze Monte-Carlo data and Frequency Response for performance metrics.
• Conduct Trade Studies to assess performance.
• Assess Flight Test data and missile system simulations.
• Present findings to government customers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Linux

Missile simulations

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HWIL

Job description

1233 - Principal Engineer

Full Time 40 Huntsville, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1233

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

As an ESOP company, our employee-owners are personally invested in the success of our customers, our programs, and one another. Our primary focus at MSRC is to provide extraordinary talent to propel the Warfighter, and we seek to hire people who are Elevated (always do the right thing), Exceptional(the very best at what they do), and Enduring (self-disciplined; self-motivated).

MSRC is seeking a Principal Engineer to support Guidance/Navigation/Control (GNC) efforts for the development of missile systems to aid the Army (DEVCOM AvMC) with critical technology development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the development and enhancement of Autopilot, Guidance and Navigation algorithms.
• Provide support in 6-DOF Simulation development including ability to integrate various models and inputs.
• Provide support in the performance verification of 6-DOF simulations such as analyzing Monte-Carlo data sets and Frequency Response to identify performance metrics.
• Understand and design Trade Studies to assess performance metrics.
• Provide support to assess Flight Test data.
• Must have experience with missile system simulations and data analysis.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to present findings to government customers.

Education:

• M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering or relevant engineering field.

Job Qualifications:

• Mid-level candidates with 10 years or more years of related experience are preferred.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab and Linux.
• Experience with physics-based modelling of missile systems is required.
• Some understanding of Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) is desired.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active security clearance.

MSRC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices are grounded in federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), among others. These laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. They also prohibit preferential treatment based on any such trait. These protections apply across all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.