GNC Engineer

Stratolaunch, LLC; Mojave (CA); Presencial; USD 101 000 - 206 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

Stratolaunch, LLC in Mojave, CA is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to participate in designing and validating hypersonic flight control systems. You will work on requirements verification, algorithm development, and testing across the flight control stack, with exposure to a broad set of technical data.

The role requires strong knowledge of flight dynamics, GNC concepts, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience for Level II, 5–10 for Sr-level, 10–20 for Staff-level.
• Experience with flight dynamics and GNC concepts is required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and evaluate advanced algorithms to meet GNC requirements.
• Develop hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools.
• Create ADDs documenting GNC designs.
• Verify algorithm designs meet requirements.
• Contribute to flight control system design, development, integration and test.
• Develop engineering tools to complete tasks.
• Communicate with Vehicle Management System and GNC leads.
• Travel as needed.

Conhecimentos

Flight dynamics

Initiative & prioritization

Adaptability

Security clearance

GNC fundamentals

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Ferramentas

Matlab

Simulink

Git/Bitbucket

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to participate in the development of hypersonic flight control systems. You will contribute to the design, development, requirements verification, and test execution for hypersonic vehicle flight control systems. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and evaluation of advanced algorithms to satisfy Guidance, Navigation, and Control requirements

• Development of hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools

• Creation of Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) to document GNC designs

• Perform analyses to verify algorithm designs meet requirements

• Contributions to aspects of the overall flight control system design, development, implementation, integration, and test

• Development of engineering tools, as needed, to complete the tasking

• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Vehicle Management System and GNC Leads

• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

• Travel, as needed, to support the department

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate the ability to perform combinations of the Essential Responsibilities

• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of flight dynamics

• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience

• Guidance algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis

• Control, autopilot design and analysis

• Navigation algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis

• Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles

• Flight control algorithm requirements development, design, implementation, integration, test, and post-flight analysis

• Ability to communicate technical challenges and provide guidance to varied audiences explaining rationale and/or resolving concerns

• Experience with software development processes and methodologies

• Advanced degree with technical focus in GNC relevant areas

• TS/SCI security clearance

Required Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Matlab

• Proficient with Simulink

• Proficient with revision control tools (Git, Bitbucket)

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Sr-level ($120,500-158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• Position based in Mojave, CA

• Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5%

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Benefits (https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/benefits/) and our location(s) (https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/locations/)

• Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

• Tuition reimbursement

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight‑seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Job Category: Engineering

Req ID: 391