Hypersonics GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Science Applications International Corp.; Indiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; 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 emphasis on simulation development, algorithm design, and performance analysis in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities include implementing GNC algorithms, performing 6-DOF simulations, trajectory analyses, and Monte Carlo studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years' experience in GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN or equivalent simulation 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 system performance sensitivity studies.
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and verify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations.
• Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups.

Skills

GNC engineering

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

FORTRAN

Monte Carlo analysis

uncertainty modeling

trajectory analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree 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 emphasis on simulation development, algorithm design, and performance analysis in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities include implementing GNC algorithms, performing 6-DOF simulations, trajectory analyses, and Monte Carlo studies.