Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting PTO

Holidays

6% 401k match

Educational reimbursement

ESOP

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a motivated engineer with experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and modeling & simulation.

The candidate will support a team delivering modeling, simulation, and analytical products of kinetic weapon system concepts for the Missile Defense Agency. You will work on high-visibility missile system programs, developing and refining 6-DOF models, collaborating with senior engineers, and preparing analytical reports and

Qualifications

• US citizenship and an active secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (MS preferred).
• 3-5 years of hands-on missile systems or related modeling & simulation experience.
• Familiarity with 6-DOF simulation models including aerodynamics, guidance, navigation, and basic filtering (Kalman).
• Exposure to modeling and simulation tools including FORTRAN, C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Ability to conduct system-level and subsystem-level analyses to support requirements development and performance assessment.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance analysis and support design, integration, and testing of GNC systems for missile programs.
• Perform modeling and simulation tasks using 6-DOF simulations to evaluate dynamics and performance.
• Develop, modify, and run 6-DOF models to analyze GNC performance.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to prototype, test, and refine weapon concepts using legacy simulations in FORTRAN and C++.
• Produce analytical products, technical reports, and presentations for DoD programs.
• Assist with requirements analysis, scenario development, and tool improvements for ongoing missile programs.
• Maintain and enhance simulation fidelity by integrating models from different sources and languages.

Skills

GNC systems

6-DOF modeling

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

FORTRAN

C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

MTSI is seeking to a motivated engineer with experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and modeling & simulation. The candidate will support a team delivering modeling, simulation, and analytical products of kinetic weapon system concepts for the Missile Defense Agency. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting, high-visibility missile system programs and contribute to innovative solutions for national defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct performance analysis and provide support for the design, integration, and testing of GNC systems for offensive and defensive missile programs.
• Perform modeling and simulation tasks using 6-DOF simulations to evaluate system behavior, dynamics, and performance under various conditions.
• Develop, modify, and run 6-DOF models to support analysis of guidance, navigation, and control performance.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to prototype, test, and refine weapon system concepts using legacy 6-DOF simulations in FORTRAN and C++.
• Develop analytical products, technical reports, and presentations for emerging missile and weapon system concepts supporting DoD programs.
• Contribute to ongoing missile programs by assisting with requirements analysis, scenario development, and corporate modeling tool improvement.
• Help maintain and enhance simulation fidelity, including integration of models from different sources and programming languages.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and an active secret clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (MS preferred).
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in missile systems, aerospace engineering, or related modeling & simulation work.
• Familiarity with 6-DOF simulation models, including topics such as aerodynamics, guidance algorithms, navigation systems, and basic filtering techniques (e.g., Kalman filters).
• Some exposure to modeling and simulation tools, including FORTRAN, C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct system-level and subsystem-level analysis to support requirements development and performance assessment.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and technical communication skills.

Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.