Onsite GNC Engineer: Missile Guidance & Control Lead

Apex Systems; Chandler (AZ); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Everforth Apex is seeking a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer (GNC) in Chandler, AZ, onsite only. The role focuses on seeker modeling, target tracking, and advanced GNC algorithms for missile and launch vehicle systems.

A Secret clearance is required to start, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off. You will lead algorithm design, develop and validate 6-DOF simulations, and collaborate across teams to ensure system reliability and mission success.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical engineering or related field with required experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications.
• Own algorithm design and analysis tasks using mathematical models, control theory, and state estimation.
• Architect and maintain 6-DOF simulations, define performance metrics, and integrate hardware/software.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical direction on seeker and tracking approaches.
• Lead design, development, verification, and test of flight and simulation software.
• Define and execute trajectory analysis campaigns and present results to leadership.

Conocimientos

GNC concepts

Seeker tracking

Leadership

Python/C++

Educación

Bachelor's degree in EE/Aerospace/Mechanical

Master's degree (desired)

PhD (optional)

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Linux

Descripción del empleo

Everforth Apex is seeking a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer (GNC) in Chandler, AZ, onsite only. The role focuses on seeker modeling, target tracking, and advanced GNC algorithms for missile and launch vehicle systems.

A Secret clearance is required to start, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off. You will lead algorithm design, develop and validate 6-DOF simulations, and collaborate across teams to ensure system reliability and mission success.