MDA Principle GNC and Trajectory Analyst

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

GovSG is looking for a proven Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors.

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehicles
• Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments
• Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools
• Support flight test analysis and reporting to include analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstruction
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Other duties as assigned

Position Required

• Master's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math).
• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.
• Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters
• Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planning
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Position Desired

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

Salary

$145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
• Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
• Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
• Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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