Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4 for an opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. The role focuses on designing and verifying GN&C algorithms for spacecraft and related platforms, integrating with testbeds and flight software.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, and programming skills in C/C++ or Python. The position is full-time, on-site in Seal Beach with domestic travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field; 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platforms or similar vehicles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience with C/C++, Python or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify GN&C algorithms for spacecraft and related platforms.
• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and analysis tools.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software and integrate with testbeds and avionics.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Develop guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical tradeoffs.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools and automations.

Skills

GN&C algorithms

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Autonomous platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

C#

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4 for an opportunity in Seal Beach, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 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#.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL

Domestic travel possible up to 5%

WORK HOURS

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

MISCELLANEOUS

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.