GNC Engineer I/II

Specter Aerospace; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Specter Aerospace, based in Boston and Peabody, MA, is seeking a GNC Engineer I/II to support design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbeds. The role focuses on developing and validating GNC algorithms for hypersonic flight, building 6DOF simulations in C++, and aiding transition from development to flight.

The candidate will collaborate with modeling and simulation teams, work in a classified environment, and must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant full-time experience.
• Experience developing modeling and simulation tools, including 6DOF simulations.
• Proficient in Python or MATLAB.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development of 6DOF simulations using C++.
• Design and evaluate GNC algorithms for high-speed airbreathing vehicles.
• Perform GNC analyses to assess flight performance.
• Develop SWIL/HWIL capabilities to aid in design, analysis, and verification of high-speed systems.
• Support trajectory optimization and analysis (3DOF/6DOF).
• Coordinate with the modeling and simulation team for survivability analyses in a classified setting.
• Other duties as assigned by the company.

Skills

6DOF simulations

GNC fundamentals

Python

MATLAB

control theory

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer I/II to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience developing GNC algorithms for high-speed and hypersonic flight systems, developing and analyzing six degree-of-freedom simulations, and supporting the transition from development to flight.

About Specter Aerospace

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our GNC Engineer I/II will be based in our Peabody office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support development ofsix degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulations using C++
• Design and evaluate GNC algorithms for the control of high-speed airbreathing vehicles
• Perform GNC-related analyses of high-speed airbreathing vehiclesto assess flight performance
• Develop software-/hardware-in-the-loop (SWIL/HWIL) capabilities to aid indesign, analysis, and verification of high-speed systems
• Supporttrajectory optimization and analysis efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
• Coordinate with modeling and simulation team to supportsurvivability/employment analyses in a classified setting
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
• 0-3 years of relevant full-time experience
• Experiencedeveloping modeling and simulation tools, including 6DOF simulations of high-speed systems
• Proficient inPython or MATLAB
• Understanding of GNC fundamentals and applications to high-speed flight
• Experienced in both classical and modern control methods
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenshiprequired)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant full-time experience
• Experiencetransitioning guidance algorithms from development to flight
• Experience withC++
• Experience supportingground and flight test efforts includingSWIL/HWILactivities
• Active DoD security clearance

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.