GNC Engineer — Flight Control & 6-DOF Sim

Next Matter; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks of paid time off

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a GNC Engineer in Torrance, California. This role focuses on developing and refining control systems for advanced missile systems, providing the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related fields and over 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including stock incentives and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in GNC engineering or similar role.
• Experience building flight models for missile systems.
• Familiarity with advanced control techniques and Kalman filters.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain multi-DOF simulations for flight tests.
• Conduct aerodynamic analysis and testing.
• Specify performance requirements for sensors and mechanisms.

Skills

6 DOF simulation tools

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

CFD

Missile Datcom

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Software in the Loop (SITL) systems

Hardware in the Loop (HITL) systems

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a GNC Engineer in Torrance, California. This role focuses on developing and refining control systems for advanced missile systems, providing the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related fields and over 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including stock incentives and comprehensive health insurance.