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
  • Existing U.S. Government security clearance at Secret or Top Secret
  • Exposure to C++, Python, and Linux development environment
  • Master's or PhD in relevant engineering discipline (preferred)
  • Knowledge of control systems theory and guidance law design (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement high-quality software and simulation toolchains
  • Verify and test simulation systems for aerospace applications
  • Work on a 6-degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation for flight code
  • Optimize flight and simulation software for performance
  • Collaborate on trajectory optimization tools and methodologies

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • On-site work environment fostering collaboration
  • Opportunities to work on advanced aerospace systems
  • Challenging projects with direct impact on mission success
  • Engagement in a highly specialized field with advanced technologies
Full Job Description
As a GNC Engineer - Level 2 located in Chandler, AZ, you9ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% on-site and cannot accommodate a telecommute.

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 theory, and algorithm development to achieve precision in navigation and control. 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:
  • Bachelor9s degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master9s 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:
  • Master9s 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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