Guidance and Control Engineer for Flight Systems

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Guidance and Control Engineer to join the Huntsville team, focused on rapid development for navigation of cutting-edge launched flight systems. The role involves developing guidance algorithms and ensuring system performance through thorough analysis and validation.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, strong mathematical skills, and experience with programming. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics with 2‑4 years of experience or Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong math skills in linear algebra, statistics, and programming experience in C/C++.
• Resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Development and analysis of guidance and autopilot algorithms.
• Conduct trade studies for design decisions and support flight tests.
• Implement techniques to assess, validate, and verify system performance.

Skills

Linear algebra

Matrix math

Statistics

Trigonometry

C/C++ programming

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Master’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Job Overview

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Guidance and Control Engineer to work in Huntsville, AL. The role supports rapid development for navigation of air, land, and sea launched flight systems, supporting programs such as AGM-190/A Small Cruise Missile, GBU 69/B Small Glide Munition, hypersonic missile programs, and DARPA’s Gremlins program.

Primary Responsibilities

Development and analysis of guidance and autopilot algorithms, implementation of these items in 6‑DOF simulations and operational flight software. Conduct trade studies for design decisions, develop techniques to assess, validate and verify performance, and support flight tests with pre‑flight predictions and post‑flight analyses.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics with 2‑4 years of work experience, or Master’s degree in engineering or physics and research in areas such as feedback control system design, trajectory optimization, guidance, and/or optimal estimation; knowledge of basic aerodynamic principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformation. Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming. Solid technical communication skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Department of War digital engineering paradigm, flight vehicles, guided munitions, and/or unmanned aerial systems.
• Master’s degree or doctorate in engineering or physics preferred.
• Current active Secret or higher level clearance.
• Familiarity with LQR/LQG, Kalman filtering, and nonlinear control techniques such as NDI and adaptive control.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $69,550.00 – $125,725.00. Compensation packages include competitive salary, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement benefits.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.