System Engineer US Citizenship required

Science Referral Network; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Science Referral Network is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I in Tucson, AZ. Responsibilities include developing missile guidance algorithms, performing analysis and testing, and creating simulation models. Ideal candidates have a strong background in control systems and experience with relevant programming languages.

This position offers a relocation package and requires the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security clearance. Competitive candidates will have a graduate-level degree and experience in missile performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical background in digital control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design.
• Four years experience with Matlab and C/C++.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux and Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Develop missile guidance algorithms.
• Code missile guidance algorithms in high-order languages.
• Develop aerodynamic models and support wind tunnel testing.

Skills

Control systems

Matlab

C/C++

UNIX/Linux

Education

Graduate level degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer I positions available in Tucson, AZ, McKinney, TX, and Huntsville, AL.

Responsible for missile guidance, navigation, air vehicle, control system, embedded software, and missile performance analysis. Tasks include guidance law development, state estimation, sensor fusion, trajectory shaping, wind tunnel testing, CFD analysis, simulation of navigation algorithms, autopilot design, and real‑time GNC algorithm development.

• Develop missile guidance algorithms.
• Code missile guidance algorithms in higher‑order computer languages.
• Develop aerodynamic models and support wind tunnel testing.
• Create simulation kinematics models.
• Analyze missile performance in simulation and flight test.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong graduate‑level academic and analytical background in digital and modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, aerodynamics, CFD analysis, or signal processing. Transcripts may be submitted upon application.
• Four (4) years of combined academic and applied experience with Matlab, C, C++, and object‑oriented design.
• Past use or familiarity with UNIX and Linux operating systems, as well as Microsoft products.

Other Requirements:

• Existing or ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security clearance.
• Willingness to relocate to Tucson, AZ (relocation package available).

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of system engineering design methods, requirements analysis, and interface control documentation.
• Research into non‑GPS navigation technologies and advanced sensing.
• Experience with airborne radar systems and RF signal processing.
• Autopilot design expertise (linear/non‑linear systems, adaptive control, robust control, sliding‑mode control).
• Simulation‑based performance analysis, verification, and validation.
• Optimal guidance theory, trajectory shaping, and estimation theory.
• Knowledge of inertial navigation and vehicle state estimation algorithms.
• Experience with hypersonic vehicle aerodynamic and propulsion systems, and related design tools.

Additional Information

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