GNC Engineer – Launch Vehicles & Missile Defense (Hybrid)

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 117,300 - 175,900

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit
Flexible spending accounts
Professional growth and development programs

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to provide support for launch vehicles and missile systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and have over 6 years of GNC systems experience. Responsibilities include assessing control system performance and performing detailed analyses. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $117,300 - $175,900 annually.

Qualifications

  • 6 or more years of experience in GNC systems.
  • Experience with inertial sensors and actuators applicable to spacecraft.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assess control system performance of launch, missile defense, and missile system.
  • Perform linear and nonlinear control system analyses.
  • Support multiple programs and work independently as a technical authority.

Skills

Experience with guidance, navigation & control systems
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
Proficiency in C/C++
Proficiency in Python
Proficiency in Fortran
Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in a STEM field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
C/C++
Python
Fortran

Job description

A leading aerospace organization in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to provide support for launch vehicles and missile systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and have over 6 years of GNC systems experience. Responsibilities include assessing control system performance and performing detailed analyses. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $117,300 - $175,900 annually.
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