Lead NG&C Engineer — HIL & DoD Missile Systems

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

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.