Space GN&C Engineer for Hypersonics & Spaceflight (Onsite)

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. This on-site role requires strong expertise in GN&C algorithms, high-fidelity simulations, and flight software integration.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and experience with aerospace or space platforms, with a preference for candidates holding an active T5/SB I clearance.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Active Tier 5 clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate with testbeds and avionics.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization.
• Apply aerodynamics, atmospheric flight mechanics, and controls knowledge to support re-entry guidance and flight control functions.
• Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents.
• Produce concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

GN&C algorithms

C/C++

Python

Security clearance preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. This on-site role requires strong expertise in GN&C algorithms, high-fidelity simulations, and flight software integration.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and experience with aerospace or space platforms, with a preference for candidates holding an active T5/SB I clearance.