Senior GNC Engineer

Cummings-Aerospace-; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings-Aerospace- is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer for a full-time role in Arlington, VA. The position focuses on developing GNC models and algorithms for aerospace vehicle simulations, performing GNC trade studies, and supporting hardware-in-the-loop tests.

The role requires a BS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) and at least 12 years of DoD GNC design, development, and testing experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering is required.
• MS degree is preferred.
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development and test for a DoD program is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop GNC models and algorithms for aerospace vehicle simulations.
• Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and performance analysis.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration and execution for aerospace vehicles.
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management and customers.
• Lead development and on-time delivery of technical products to customers.
• May assist with program management tasks including personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution and reporting.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in day-to-day performance of duties.
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers.

Skills

GNC modeling

Missile system trade studies

DoD program experience

Individual contributor / team

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

MS degree preferred

Job description

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Full Time Arlington Virginia, Arlington, VA, US

Overview

The Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development of GNC modeling and simulation tools and algorithms, perform GNC trade studies and performance assessments of a hypersonic system. The individual will report to the Program Manager.

• Develop GNC models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations
• Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and/or performance analysis
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers
• May assist with program management tasks including: personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers
• Support other duties as assigned

Skillsand Competencies

• BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development, and test for DoD program required
• Experience modeling GNC systems and conducting missile system trade studies required
• 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

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