Senior GNC Engineer – Missile Systems & Flight Dynamics

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer for its Orlando, FL location. The role involves designing and analyzing GNC for missile systems, tuning autopilot parameters, and building high-fidelity models with first principles.

Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink and telemetry analysis is required. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (or MS) in engineering and substantial GNC experience, with the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 6+ years in GNC engineering; or 4+ years with MS; 10 years with no degree.
• US security clearance eligibility required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform GNC design and analyses for missile systems.
• Tune trajectory and autopilot parameters to meet requirements.
• Generate and modify high-fidelity vehicle models using first principles.
• Implement algorithms in C/C++ with SCM processes.
• Use MATLAB/Simulink for tuning and verification of subsystems.
• Analyze real-time and post-test telemetry data for system verification.

Skills

GNC Design

C/C++ Coding

MATLAB/Simulink

Telemetry Analysis

System Engineering

Python

Fortran

Communication Skills

Project Management

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Fortran

Python

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer for its Orlando, FL location. The role involves designing and analyzing GNC for missile systems, tuning autopilot parameters, and building high-fidelity models with first principles.

Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink and telemetry analysis is required. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (or MS) in engineering and substantial GNC experience, with the ability to obtain a US security clearance.