GNC Engineer for Hypersonic Spaceplane Autonomy – TS/SCI

Zachary Piper Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GNC Engineer to design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for hypersonic autonomous platforms, including spaceplane concepts. The role is onsite in Seal Beach, CA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

The engineer will work on 6-DOF simulations, flight software, and mission design with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a BS in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, proficiency in

Formación

• BS degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years experience.
• Experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platforms or similar vehicles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Active Tier 5 Clearance preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and analysis tools.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software and integrate with testbeds.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Apply aerodynamics and flight mechanics to re-entry guidance and controls.
• Develop guidance laws and autonomy tools for orbital and atmospheric ops.
• Troubleshoot operational anomalies, tests, and incidents.
• Produce concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures for rapid prototyping.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, test, and BD; communicate tradeoffs.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools.

Conocimientos

GNC algorithms and simulations

Six DOF dynamics

Autonomous platforms/spacecraft

Aircraft/missile/spacecraft domain

C/C++

Python

Educación

BS in engineering or related field

Herramientas

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

Descripción del empleo

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GNC Engineer to design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for hypersonic autonomous platforms, including spaceplane concepts. The role is onsite in Seal Beach, CA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

The engineer will work on 6-DOF simulations, flight software, and mission design with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a BS in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, proficiency in