Sr. Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. in Englewood, CO, is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to design and analyze GN&C systems for advanced aerospace vehicles.

The role involves developing algorithms, flight software, simulations and conducting trajectory and flight dynamics analyses throughout the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in aerospace, strong modeling and CAE experience, and demonstrate leadership on complex development programs within

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Advanced experience with CAE tools, analysis, modeling, and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and test Guidance, Navigation & Control algorithms and systems.
• Develop and utilize modeling and simulation environments to evaluate aerospace vehicle performance.
• Perform trajectory analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, flight dynamics analysis, and vehicle stability assessments.
• Support the development and testing of flight software and related aerospace hardware.
• Analyze vehicle flight qualities, performance, and mission capabilities.
• Work with aerospace vehicle sensor suites and associated navigation systems.
• Develop and mature engineering baselines within complex aerospace development programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, development, integration, and testing.
• Apply industry-standard aerospace engineering principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, flight dynamics, and system modeling.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership during complex engineering development efforts.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

System modeling & simulation

Flight dynamics

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

Modeling software

Job description

Title: Sr. Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Location: Englewood, CO/Hybrid

Pay Rate: $80.92/HR

Duration: 22 months with possible extension

Summary

Our client, a leading organization in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to support the development of advanced aerospace vehicles and mission systems.

In this role, you will design, develop, analyze, and test GN&C algorithms, flight software, simulations, and related systems supporting advanced aerospace platforms. You will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate vehicle performance, flight characteristics, navigation capabilities, and mission requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aerospace engineer who enjoys solving complex flight dynamics and controls challenges and contributing to highly integrated aerospace systems.

Description

• Design, develop, evaluate, and test Guidance, Navigation & Control algorithms and systems.
• Develop and utilize modeling and simulation environments to evaluate aerospace vehicle performance.
• Perform trajectory analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, flight dynamics analysis, and vehicle stability assessments.
• Support the development and testing of flight software and related aerospace hardware.
• Analyze vehicle flight qualities, performance, and mission capabilities.
• Work with aerospace vehicle sensor suites and associated navigation systems.
• Develop and mature engineering baselines within complex aerospace development programs.
• Conduct technical trade studies and analysis of alternatives to support system and vehicle design decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, development, integration, and testing.
• Apply industry-standard aerospace engineering principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, flight dynamics, and system modeling.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership during complex engineering development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and aerospace engineering practices.
• Advanced experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering design and development teams.
• Strong background in system modeling and simulation.
• Ability to analyze complex aerospace systems and translate results into actionable engineering decisions.

• Previous experience leading baseline definition and maturation within a complex development environment.
• Professional experience within the aerospace and defense industry.

Benefits:

• $80.92/HR
• Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K Matching

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