Senior GNC Aerospace Engineer — Flight Dynamics

Cummings-Aerospace-; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace seeks a Sr. Aerospace Engineer to lead GNC modeling and simulation tool development, algorithm design, and analysis for Air-Force programs.

You will supervise engineering analyses and deliver technical products to customers, reporting to a Team Lead in our Air-Force Programs unit. The role requires 8–10 years of experience in GNC, strong knowledge of feedback control, and proficiency in Matlab/C++/Python.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• MS degree or PhD is desired.
• 8-10 years of engineering experience in guidance, navigation, and controls algorithm development and analyses; experience on DoD programs desired.
• Experience with the theory and design of feedback control systems.
• Experience with 6-DOF simulations of atmospheric flight vehicles (flight mechanics or flight dynamics).
• Experience developing Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms.
• Experience using Matlab, C++, or Python is desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works under only general direction and independently develops solutions that are reviewed upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation models and software for aerospace or weapon system applications.
• Develop GNC concepts, provide robustness and stability analysis, establish performance limitations.
• Perform analysis of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) concepts for aerospace or weapon system applications.
• Software implementation of complex guidance, navigation, and controls algorithms.
• Work with a small team of scientists and engineers to model, simulate and study the performance of potential Air Force guided weapon systems, concepts and advanced weapon subsystem technologies.
• Develop advanced technology concepts for missile and aerospace system applications.
• Document and present results to technical leads, management and/or customers.
• Support the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the performance of duties.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

GNC algorithm development

6-DOF simulations

Matlab

C++

Python

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD desired

Tools

Matlab

C++

Python

Job description

Cummings Aerospace seeks a Sr. Aerospace Engineer to lead GNC modeling and simulation tool development, algorithm design, and analysis for Air-Force programs.

You will supervise engineering analyses and deliver technical products to customers, reporting to a Team Lead in our Air-Force Programs unit. The role requires 8–10 years of experience in GNC, strong knowledge of feedback control, and proficiency in Matlab/C++/Python.