Modern Technology Solutions

GNC Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 2+ years in missile systems development (ballistic, hypersonic, tactical weapons)
  • Active Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required
  • Proven GNC system performance analysis and design skills
  • Proficient in FORTRAN, C, C++, Python, MATLAB
  • Experience integrating multi-language models
  • Familiarity with hypersonic concepts and strategic missions

Responsibilities

  • Conduct performance analysis and testing of GNC systems for missile programs
  • Collaborate on prototypes and tests using 6-DOF simulations
  • Deliver analytical products for missile concepts supporting DoD
  • Model and simulate kinetic weapon system concepts for Missile Defense Agency

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in national defense
  • Collaboration with a team of expert engineers
  • Involvement in high-visibility defense projects
  • Chance to contribute to innovative solutions for national security
Full Job Description
MTSI is seeking to hire a Guidance & Navigation Controls Engineer to support high visibility, cutting-edge missile system programs and contribute to innovative solutions for national defense.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct performance analysis, design, integration, and testing of GNC systems for offensive and defensive missile systems.
  • Collaborate with engineers and developers to prototype and test weapon system concepts using legacy high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations in FORTRAN and C++.
  • Provide detailed analytical products for emerging missile and weapon system concepts supporting DoD programs.
  • Deliver modeling, simulation, and analytical products of kinetic weapon system concepts for the Missile Defense Agency.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in missile systems development, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles, tactical weapons, BMDS interceptors, kill vehicles, on-board algorithms, and related analysis.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required
  • Demonstrated capability in GNC system performance analysis and design.
  • Candidate should also have demonstrated ability to formulate and conduct analyses at the missile system and subsystem level to support requirements development and performance assessment.
  • Software development skills include but not limited to FORTRAN, C, C++, Python, MATLAB.
  • Experience integrating models from different coding languages
  • Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic missions

Experience with 6-DOF simulation models of:
  • Aerodynamics
  • Autopilots Design and Tuning
  • Guidance Algorithms
  • Navigation Systems & filters
  • Propulsion
  • Kalman Filters

Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
Learn more about Modern Technology Solutions
Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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