Hypersonic GNC Engineer — Onsite Spaceplane (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GNC Engineer to support the development and prototyping of a hypersonic, next-generation, fully autonomous reusable spaceplane in Seal Beach, CA.

You will design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms. This onsite role requires TS/SCI clearance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with aircraft, missiles, spacecraft or autonomous platforms.
• Proficient in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficient in GN&C algorithms, models, and simulations.
• Experience with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Active Tier 5 clearance preferred (SSBI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations for mission assessment.
• Implement GN&C flight software in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ prototypes.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Support design of re-entry guidance, navigation, and flight control functions.
• Develop guidance laws and autonomy tools for orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools and automations.
• Assist troubleshooting of operational anomalies and test procedures.
• Produce concepts of operations and test procedures for rapid prototype iteration.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Kalman filters

GPS/INS

Control theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C/C++

Python

C#

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GNC Engineer to support the development and prototyping of a hypersonic, next-generation, fully autonomous reusable spaceplane in Seal Beach, CA.

You will design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms. This onsite role requires TS/SCI clearance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and holidays.