Lead GNC & Trajectory Engineer for Missile Defense

Canvas, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to provide technical and advisory assistance to the Missile Defense Agency. In this role, you will support the development of missile defense target vehicles, analyze trajectory data, and utilize your expertise in guidance navigation and control. The position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of relevant experience, alongside an active DoD Secret security clearance. This is a full-time role with critical contributions to agency flight test events.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM field (physics, engineering, math).
• 12+ years on missile defense-related or DoD programs/projects.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets program office.
• Develop missile defense target vehicles and perform analysis.
• Generate and analyze target vehicle trajectory data.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC)

Missile trajectory analysis

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Modeling and simulation tools

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 7+ years experience

Tools

TAOS

STK

Java

C#

Job description

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to provide technical and advisory assistance to the Missile Defense Agency. In this role, you will support the development of missile defense target vehicles, analyze trajectory data, and utilize your expertise in guidance navigation and control. The position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of relevant experience, alongside an active DoD Secret security clearance. This is a full-time role with critical contributions to agency flight test events.