Senior GNC Engineer: Hypersonics Modeling & Trade Studies

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

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.