Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer - 177644

Piper Companies; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GNC Engineer in Seal Beach, CA to design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation and control algorithms for hypersonic and autonomous platforms.

The role requires experience with MATLAB/Simulink models, C/C++ prototypes, and flight software integration with avionics and testbeds. On-site work in Seal Beach with active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with GN&C algorithms and spacecraft guidance.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations.
• Implement GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++).
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design.
• Support re-entry guidance and flight control functions.
• Develop guidance laws and autonomy tools for space operations.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, and test teams.
• Produce test procedures and artifacts for rapid iteration.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools.

Kenntnisse

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

GN&C algorithms

Dynamics simulations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Jobbeschreibung

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to support the development and prototyping of a hypersonic next generation fully autonomous reusable spaceplane in Seal Beach, CA. The GNC Engineer will Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms. This position is onsite in Seal Beach, CA and requires an active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities of the GNC Engineer:

• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate with testbeds and avionics.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization.
• Apply aerodynamics, atmospheric flight mechanics, and controls knowledge to support the design of re-entry guidance, navigation, and flight control functions.
• Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents.
• Produce concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development) and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Independently identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations.

Qualifications for GNC Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 5+ years of related work experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience)
• Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD)
• 10+ years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re entry GN&C
• Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, or air data systems
• Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design
• Model based development experience and flight test support.
• Prior work on space or hypersonic programs
• Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.

Compensation for the GNC Engineer includes:

• Salary: $120,000-160,000+ depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, and sick leave as required by law

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