Senior GNC Simulation & Control Engineer

Cummings Aerospace, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer in Niceville, FL to advance GNC modeling, algorithms, and simulations.

You will lead development of guidance, navigation, and control concepts for aerospace or weapon system applications and oversee analysis for DoD programs. The role requires 8–10 years’ engineering experience, strong math and simulation skills, and the ability to communicate results to technical leads and customers.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field required; MS/PhD preferred.
• 8-10 years engineering experience in guidance, navigation, and controls algorithm development and analyses; DoD program experience 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 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 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

Matlab

C++

Python

GNC algorithms

DoD program experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Cummings Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer in Niceville, FL to advance GNC modeling, algorithms, and simulations.

You will lead development of guidance, navigation, and control concepts for aerospace or weapon system applications and oversee analysis for DoD programs. The role requires 8–10 years’ engineering experience, strong math and simulation skills, and the ability to communicate results to technical leads and customers.