Senior GNC & Trajectory Engineer

Chenega MIOS SBU; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS, based in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst to provide technical and advisory support to The Missile Defense Agency's Targets Program Office, aiding in refining and implementing target trajectories for flight test events.

The role emphasizes Guidance Navigation and Control, Modeling & Simulation, and vehicle performance assessments, using MATLAB, Python, and in-house tools. A DoD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of missile defense/DoD program experience.
• Master's degree and 12+ years of missile defense/DoD program experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Successful pass of background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop missile defense target vehicles with the MDA Targets program office.
• Assist in design, analysis, and testing of targets; create requirements and assessments.

Skills

Aeros dynamics

Trajectory analysis

Orbital mechanics

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

TAOS

STK

Job description

Chenega MIOS, based in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst to provide technical and advisory support to The Missile Defense Agency's Targets Program Office, aiding in refining and implementing target trajectories for flight test events.

The role emphasizes Guidance Navigation and Control, Modeling & Simulation, and vehicle performance assessments, using MATLAB, Python, and in-house tools. A DoD clearance is required.