Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

Cummings Aerospace, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer for a full-time exempt role in Florida. You will support GNC modeling, simulation tools, and trade studies for a hypersonic system, reporting to the Program Manager.

The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills, extensive DoD GNC experience, and the ability to lead technical products with stakeholders. You will collaborate with a dynamic team and participate in reviews and program management tasks as

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering (required).
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development, and test for DoD program.
• Experience modeling GNC systems and conducting missile system trade studies.
• Experience coding in C and C++.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.
• Develop GNC models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations.
• Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and/or 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/or customers.
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our 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 the day to day performance of duties.
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

C

C++

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

The Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development of GNC modeling and simulation tools and algorithms, perform GNC trade studies and performance assessments of a hypersonic system. The individual will report to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of GNC systems.
• Develop GNC models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations
• Perform engineering trade studies to support GNC design and/or 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/or customers
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our 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 the day to day performance of duties
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers
• Support other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with GNC system design, development, and test for DoD program required
• Experience modeling GNC systems and conducting missile system trade studies required
• Experience coding in C and C++ required
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products

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