Senior GN&C Engineer for Spacecraft & Flight Control

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 6 for an opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. The role involves designing, implementing, and verifying GN&C algorithms for spacecraft and related platforms, with MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes.

The candidate will develop 6 DOF dynamics simulations, perform mission analysis, and collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, tests, and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field; ABET preferred in the USA.
• Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platforms or similar vehicles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify GN&C algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and analysis tools for mission performance.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate with testbeds.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Apply aerodynamics and controls knowledge to support re-entry guidance and flight control functions.
• Develop guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies and tests.
• Produce OPS concepts, simulation artifacts, and test procedures for rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate technical tradeoffs.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools and automations.

Skills

GN&C algorithms

C/C++

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 6 for an opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. The role involves designing, implementing, and verifying GN&C algorithms for spacecraft and related platforms, with MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes.

The candidate will develop 6 DOF dynamics simulations, perform mission analysis, and collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, tests, and business development.