Engineer III

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9x80 schedule with every other Friday

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a GNC Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to lead precision munition guidance and control algorithm work with six-DOF flight simulations. You will collaborate with GNC and simulation engineers on high-fidelity modeling and data-driven improvements.

The role requires C/C++ and FORTRAN development, MATLAB/Python-based analysis, and DoD/DOE security clearance readiness, with travel under 25% and a 9x80 schedule with alternating Fridays off.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline and four or more years with a bachelor or two or more with a master.
• Must have a solid foundation in guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles.
• Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles is required.
• Must have strong skills in C and C++ code development as well as version control processes using Git.
• Must demonstrate strong GNC performance analysis capability using tools such as Matlab or Python.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and manage tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops guidance, navigation and/or control algorithms and implements them in C/C++ and FORTRAN based six degree-of-freedom flight simulations.
• Supports small-medium sized engineering teams during the development of precision munitions.
• Analyzes simulation, ground test, and flight test data for model validation and algorithm improvements.
• Supports simulation development and documentation using GA-EMS guidelines and best practices.
• Assists with briefing materials for design reviews and GNC deliverables.
• Performs peer reviews of GNC algorithms and simulation tools.

Skills

C/C++

FORTRAN

Git

MATLAB

Python

Flight simulations

GNC concepts

Education

Bachelor's or higher in engineering

Tools

High-fidelity flight simulation

Job description

57033BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to join our Aerospace Systems Engineering Directorate, based in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in precision munition guidance, navigation, and control algorithm development, as well as subsystem design, high-fidelity simulation modeling, and detailed performance analyses in support of one or more advanced weapon system programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With oversight from senior GNC engineers, develops guidance, navigation and/or control algorithms and implements them in C/C++ and FORTRAN based six degree-of-freedom flight simulations.

• Supports small-medium sized engineering teams during the development of precision munitions such as guided missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic weapon systems.

• Analyzes simulation, ground test, and flight test data in support of simulation model validation and algorithm improvements.

• Supports simulation development and documentation using GA-EMS guidelines and best industry practices.

• Assists with the development of briefing materials for design reviews and GNC related deliverable data/documents.

• Supports peer reviews of GNC algorithms, simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required.

• Collaborates daily with other GNC and simulation engineers as well as other engineering team members.

• Supports concept development activities for proposals and technical white papers.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Travel Expectations is less than 25%

• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.

• Must have a solid foundation in guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles.

• Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles is required.

• Must have strong skills in C and C++ code development as well as version control processes using Git.

• Must demonstrate strong GNC performance analysis capability using tools such as Matlab or Python.

• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize task assignments to complete work products on time; demonstrate good time management skills needed to support multiple programs simultaneously.

• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance (or equivalent DOE security clearance), with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret if required.

• Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.

• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities:

• Strong initiative - Ability and desire to work closely with a small to medium sized multi-disciplinary team to rapidly develop and mature a new weapon system.

• Excellent communication - The successful candidate will routinely document, develop, and present technical work products to stakeholders across the organization.

• Rapid and effective problem solving – The successful candidate will identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Schedule performance – completing work products in a timely manner on fast-paced development efforts contributes to the project’s schedule success.

Desired Job Qualifications

• Experience with implementing and testing autonomy, collaborative engagement, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms is highly desired.

• Experience with developing GN&C solutions for air-launched and/or ground-launched cruise missiles is highly desired.

• Experience with modeling of missile control system actuators and guidance or navigations sensors is highly desired.

• Experience with signal processing is highly desired.

• Experience with developing algorithms and software for electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) or radio frequency (RF) terminal seekers, and associated simulation models to predict seeker performance, is desired.

• Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) testing is desired.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

81,080

Pay Range High:

141,650

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.