Principal GNC Engineer

Cummings Aerospace; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace is seeking a Principal Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to lead GNC solution development for a hypersonic R&D program. You will oversee architecture, modeling, simulation, analysis, verification tests, and provide guidance across the GNC team. Strong DoD background and leadership are required.

The role involves delivering technical presentations, documenting studies, and mentoring engineers, with placement Arlington, VA. Secret clearance required; TS desired.

Qualifications

• MS degree required in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.
• 20 years of GNC system development experience on DoD aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in DoD programs.
• Experience with GNC simulation and algorithm development for guided weapons; hypersonic vehicle experience preferred.
• Scientific programming experience with C, C++, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of GNC engineers to design and develop GNC solutions for a hypersonic vehicle.
• Develop models, simulations, algorithms, software, and analysis of the GNC solution.
• Conduct design trade studies and system performance analyses; document findings.
• Develop SIL/HWIL architectures to evaluate GNC solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers; deliver customer briefings.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers and stakeholders; support other duties.

Skills

GNC development

DoD programs

Technical leadership

GNC simulation

Algorithm development

C programming

C++ programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Briefings & papers

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

MS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science

Tools

C

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

The Principal Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will lead the GNC solution development for a hypersonic research and development program. The solution includes GNC architecture and algorithm development, modeling and simulation, analysis and verification tests, as well as provide oversight of GNC engineering activities. The individual will report to a Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of GNC engineers to design and develop the GNC solution for a hypersonic vehicle. Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.

• Contribute to the development of models, simulations, algorithms, software, and analysis of the GNC solution.

• Lead design trade studies and system performance analysis to validate GNC solution. Document studies and analysis findings via briefings, scientific papers and technical reports.
• Develop software-in-the-loop (SIL)/ Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) system architecture and implementation to evaluate GNC solutions.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to engineers developing technical solutions for customers.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to customers and stakeholders throughout program execution.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• MS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.
• 20 years of GNC system development experience on complex aerospace systems for DoD.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience in the DoD programs.
• Demonstrated experience with GNC simulation and algorithm development for guided weapon system and concept flight performance predictions. Hypersonic vehicle experience is highly desired.
• Scientific programming experience required. Programming experience with C. C++, MATLAB and/or Simulink code development.
• Experience developing and presenting complex technical information via briefings, technical papers and project task reports.
• 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.

Location

• Arlington, VA

Clearance

• Secret Clearance Required. Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance desired.