GNC Engineer 2

Chipton-Ross

$80K — $95K *
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
  • Must have U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
  • Experience with C++, Python, and Linux development
  • Familiarity with MATLAB

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to GNC systems for aerospace applications
  • Apply mathematical models and control theories for navigation precision
  • Analyze system behavior and design reliable solutions
  • Implement and verify high-quality software and simulation tools
  • Design and test flight code using 6DOF simulations
  • Optimize flight and simulation software
  • Utilize trajectory optimization tools

Benefits

  • 9/80 workweek schedule for improved work-life balance
  • On-site work for collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with advanced aerospace technologies
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects contributing to national defense
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job #219561

Chipton-Ross is seeking a GNC Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • 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
  • MATLAB.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.
  • 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


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • 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


REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree is required.

School must be accredited.

HOURS

9/80 workweek. On-site.

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.


For more information, please apply or contact:

Kevin Suk 800.927.9318 x230
[email protected]

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