Hypersonics GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Modeling and Simulation Aerospace Engineer to support hypersonic weapon systems development. You will design, model, and validate GN&C systems with a focus on simulation development, algorithm design, and performance analysis in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities include developing GNC algorithms, supporting 6 DOF simulations, and performing trajectory analysis, telemetry review, and Monte Carlo studies to ensure system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; master's preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related modeling.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN or equivalent frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance, control, and navigation.
• Support hypersonic weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF simulations.
• Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments.
• Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and sensitivity studies.
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and verify requirements.
• Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration.
• Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports.

Skills

GNC engineering

missile guidance

flight controls

mathematics

Monte Carlo analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Physics (Master's preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

FORTRAN

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Modeling and Simulation Aerospace Engineer to support hypersonic weapon systems development. You will design, model, and validate GN&C systems with a focus on simulation development, algorithm design, and performance analysis in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities include developing GNC algorithms, supporting 6 DOF simulations, and performing trajectory analysis, telemetry review, and Monte Carlo studies to ensure system