Senior GNC Engineer

Cummings Aerospace; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer for a full-time exempt role. You will support modeling and simulation tool development, perform GNC trade studies, and assess hypersonic system performance, reporting to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities include applying GNC methods, developing models and algorithms for simulations, leading technical product delivery, and supporting hardware-in-the-loop tests while ensuring policy compliance

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 12+ years of DoD GNC design, development, and test experience.
• Experience modeling GNC systems and missile trade studies.
• Proficient in C and C++ programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work solo or in teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Apply methods in design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.
• Develop GNC models and algorithms for aerospace vehicle simulations.
• Conduct GNC trade studies to support design and performance.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test bed development and execution.
• Document and present results to leads, management, and customers.
• Lead development and on-time delivery of technical products.
• Assist with program management tasks including staffing and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies.

Skills

GNC design

Missile trade studies

C/C++ programming

Independent contributor

Communication skills

Education

BS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.
• 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

Skills and 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
• Experience coding in C and C++ 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

Location: Arlington, VA

Cummings Aerospace is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a participant in E-Verify