Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 2

First Tek, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master's degree with no experience
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance at Secret or Top Secret
  • Experience with C++, Python, and Linux development environment
  • Familiarity with control systems theory and algorithm design (preferred)
  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in relevant engineering field (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-quality software and simulation toolchains
  • Implement, verify, and test flight code using 6DOF simulations
  • Optimize flight and simulation software for performance
  • Analyze system behavior and create solutions for reliability
  • Integrate hardware and software components to ensure mission success

Benefits

  • Work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
  • Onsite work with no telecommuting options
  • Opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace applications
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and critical missions
Full Job Description
  • As a GNC Engineer - Level 2 located in Chandler, AZ, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
  • This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
  • In this position, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
  • Your work will involve applying mathematical models, control theories, and algorithm development to achieve precision in navigation and control performance.
  • You will also play a key role in analyzing system behavior, designing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to ensure system reliability and mission success.
  • This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job Description:
  • Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains
  • Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test flight code
  • Optimize flight software and simulation software
  • Work with various trajectory optimization software and tools
  • This position is contingent upon having a final clearance and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
  • Must have existing U.S. Government security clearance at Secret or Top Secret
  • Exposure to C++, Python, and development in a Linux environment

Preferred Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Control systems theory and guidance law design
  • Competence in C++, Python,Jira, and development in a Linux environment

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