Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 185.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

GNC Design

C/C++ Coding

MATLAB/Simulink

Telemetry Analysis

System Engineering

Python

Fortran

Communication Skills

Project Management

Windows/Linux

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Fortran

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems / Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Job Code: 45556

Job Location : Orlando, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80 work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer at our Orlando, FL location. The GNC Engineer will use general knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern flight controls, tactical/strategic missile guidance, and estimation theory to conduct moderate to difficult aerospace engineering tasks and apply defined engineering principles, industry standards, and company processes to support Tactical and Strategic Missile program objectives and requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Perform Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) design and analyses for tactical and strategic missile systems

• Conduct trajectory shaping and tuning of tactical and strategic missile guidance and autopilot parameters to meet stringent customer requirements

• Generate, modify, and utilize models and simulations of aerospace vehicles using first principles

• Implement algorithms and modify simulations in C/C++ coding environment following strict Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes

• Generate, modify, and utilize high-fidelity models and simulations of components and subsystems utilizing MATLAB/Simulink for tuning and requirements verification

• Analyze real-time and post-test telemetry data in support of System level verification and mission activities

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Guidance Navigation and Control Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• M.S. in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, or similar degree

• Analysis and design experience in control systems for aerospace vehicles

• Prior experience with 6DOF simulations of aerospace vehicles using first principles

• Missile or Launch Vehicle navigation and guidance experience/coursework

• Experience with programming in C, C++ and using MATLAB/Simulink

• Ability to work under Windows and Linux environments

• Working with Systems Engineering disciplines and related activities (e.g., requirements traceability & verification)

• Managing complex projects

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to include report writing, requirements and documentation, as well as design review presentations

• Experience in design and analysis of multi-loop linear and non-linear flight control systems

• Capability to linearize complex non-linear systems

• Experience in aerodynamic design and analysis of aerospace vehicles, including the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Prior GNC experience in ballistic missiles

• Experience with programming in Fortran

• Experience with programming in Python

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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