Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 6

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 6 for an opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. The role involves designing, implementing, and verifying GN&C algorithms for spacecraft and related platforms, with MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes.

The candidate will develop 6 DOF dynamics simulations, perform mission analysis, and collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, tests, and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field; ABET preferred in the USA.
• Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platforms or similar vehicles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify GN&C algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and analysis tools for mission performance.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate with testbeds.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Apply aerodynamics and controls knowledge to support re-entry guidance and flight control functions.
• Develop guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies and tests.
• Produce OPS concepts, simulation artifacts, and test procedures for rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate technical tradeoffs.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools and automations.

Skills

GN&C algorithms

C/C++

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 6 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
• 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's and 20 or more years' experience, Master's with 18 or more years' experience or PhD with 15 or more years' 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.