Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer to join their dynamic team in Orlando. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and control systems to support cutting-edge missile programs. You will be responsible for designing and analyzing GNC systems, implementing algorithms in C/C++, and utilizing MATLAB/Simulink for high-fidelity simulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical aerospace projects, collaborate with skilled professionals, and contribute to advancements in missile guidance technology. If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of GNC engineering experience or 2+ years with a graduate degree.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze GNC systems for missile applications.
• Utilize simulations and models for aerospace vehicles.
• Analyze telemetry data for system verification.

Skills

Guidance Navigation and Control Engineering

C/C++ Programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Aerospace Vehicle Dynamics

Control Systems Design

Telemetry Data Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Systems Engineering

Fortran Programming

Python Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Job Title: Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Job Code: 21316

Job Location: Orlando, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80 work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description: Aerojet-Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace, an L3Harris Technologies Company (Coleman) is seeking a Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer at our Orlando, FL location. The GNC Engineer will use general knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern flight controls, tactical/strategic missile guidance, and estimation theory to conduct moderate to difficult aerospace engineering tasks and apply defined engineering principles, industry standards, and company processes to support Tactical and Strategic Missile program objectives and requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) design and analyses for tactical and strategic missile systems.
2. Conduct trajectory shaping and tuning of tactical and strategic missile guidance and autopilot parameters to meet stringent customer requirements.
3. Generate, modify, and utilize models and simulations of aerospace vehicles using first principles.
4. Implement algorithms and modify simulations in C/C++ coding environment following strict Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes.
5. Generate, modify, and utilize high-fidelity models and simulations of components and subsystems utilizing MATLAB/Simulink for tuning and requirements verification.
6. Analyze real-time and post-test telemetry data in support of System level verification and mission activities.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Guidance Navigation and Control Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

1. M.S. in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, or similar degree.
2. Active Secret security clearance.
3. Analysis and design experience in control systems for aerospace vehicles.
4. Prior experience with 6DOF simulations of aerospace vehicles using first principles.
5. Missile or Launch Vehicle navigation and guidance experience/coursework.
6. Experience with programming in C, C++ and using MATLAB/Simulink.
7. Ability to work under Windows and Linux environments.
8. Working with Systems Engineering disciplines and related activities (e.g., requirements traceability & verification).
9. Exceptional written and oral communication skills to include report writing, requirements and documentation, as well as design review presentations.
10. Ability to work occasional overtime and travel as required to meet critical schedule milestones.
11. Experience in design and analysis of multi-loop linear and non-linear flight control systems.
12. Capability to linearize complex non-linear systems.
13. Experience in aerodynamic design and analysis of aerospace vehicles, including the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
14. Prior GNC experience in ballistic missiles.
15. Experience with programming in Fortran.
16. Experience with programming in Python.