United Launch Alliance

Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer 1

United Launch Alliance$73K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related technical field
  • Independent problem solver with strong analytical skills
  • Familiar with Linux and programming languages such as MATLAB, C/C++, Python
  • Team player able to effectively engage with customers and colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control of launch vehicles
  • Implement and verify software and simulation tools for launch phases
  • Formulate equations for desired positioning and orbital orientation
  • Statistically process data points for navigation functions
  • Develop control design and analyze control laws and software requirements

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and additional employer contributions
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Flexible work environments available
  • 9/80 work schedule offering every other Friday off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1995

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of launch, flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events.
  • Designs Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space.
  • Develops Navigation functions that include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality.
  • Implements Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for launch vehicles.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in aerospace engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Independent worker with capability to solve complex problems
  • Familiarity with Linux environment and software such as MATLAB, C/C++, Python
  • Ability to work effectively with others and interface with internal/external customers


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $73,790.00 - $122,983.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments


Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

About United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company provides reliable and cost-effective launch services for government and commercial customers, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and other agencies. ULA's launch vehicles include the Atlas V and Delta IV families of rockets, which are designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable customers to achieve their goals in space.
Learn more about United Launch Alliance
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2006

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