Lead Navigation, Guidance and Control Engineer in Arlington

Energy Jobline ZR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace is seeking a Lead Navigation, Guidance, and Control Engineer in the United States. The role focuses on modeling, simulation, and optimization of NG&C systems for aerospace platforms.

You will establish a hardware-in-the-loop test bed and oversee engineering analysis while coordinating with management and customers. Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in NG&C, strong C/C++ coding skills, and proven technical leadership.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• At least 12 years of NG&C system design, development, and test experience for DoD programs is required.
• At least 5 years of technical leadership and/or program management experience is required.
• Experience modeling NG&C systems and conducting missile system trade studies is required.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop integration and execution is required.
• Experience coding in C and C++ is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently or in a dynamic team and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead NG&C system design, modeling, and simulation efforts.
• Develop NG&C models and algorithms for vehicle simulations.
• Perform trade studies to support NG&C design and performance analysis.
• Lead hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles.
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to customers.
• Assist with program management tasks including personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

MS degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

C

C++

HIL

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Lead Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will lead engineering activities including: the development of NG&C modeling and simulation tools, establish a hardware-in-the-loop test bed, develop NG&C algorithms and architectures to support simulations, perform NG&C trade studies and performance assessments of aerospace systems, and provide oversight of engineering analysis. The individual will be responsible for executing technical and program management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of NG&C systems
• Develop NG&C models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations
• Perform engineering trade studies to support NG&C design and/or performance analysis
• Lead hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers
• May assist with program management tasks including: personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers
• Support other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• MS degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with NG&C system design, development, and test for DoD program required, tactical missile program experience
• At least 5 years of technical leadership and/or program management required
• Experience modeling NG&C systems and conducting missile system trade studies required
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop integration and execution required
• Experience coding in C and C++ required
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance Required

Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on , , , , , or expression, , , genetic information, , or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cummings Aerospace’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Company Description

Cummings Aerospace is a leading provider of high-value engineering solutions for complex systems in the aerospace, defense and intelligence industry. The company's core competencies are in End-to-End Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Software Engineering, Test Planning and Execution, and Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance (QSMA). Our commitment to quality along with our industry-leading talent and subject matter expertise, enable us to provide our customers with integrated solutions to meet their needs.