Lead GNC & Trajectory Engineer for Missile Defense Systems

Tel.Net s.r.l.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Development opportunities

Volunteer engagement opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role involves providing technical assistance in refining target trajectories for flight test events, supporting missile defense target vehicle development, and analyzing trajectory data using tools like MATLAB and Python. The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a STEM field and have over 12 years of relevant experience, with preferred skills in aerodynamics and trajectory analysis. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support missile defense target vehicles development.
• Utilize knowledge and skills with missile characteristics.
• Analyze trajectory data using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Understanding of aerodynamics

Experience with missile trajectory analysis

Proficiency in MATLAB

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with modeling tools

Education

Master's degree in STEM field

Bachelor's degree in STEM field with relevant experience

Tools

MATLAB

TAOS

Python

C++

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role involves providing technical assistance in refining target trajectories for flight test events, supporting missile defense target vehicle development, and analyzing trajectory data using tools like MATLAB and Python. The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a STEM field and have over 12 years of relevant experience, with preferred skills in aerodynamics and trajectory analysis. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.