Standard Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will specialize in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) of complex technical solutions to join our team in sunny Dallas, TX!
What You Will Be DoingThis person will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control. Modeling & Simulation Engineer tasks include:
• Design and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture
• Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities
• Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers.
The candidate must have experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware.
The M&S Engineer must be able to work with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB models, C++ models, and actual tactical software into the simulations.
The M&S Engineer must be proficient in C++ and MATLAB. The candidate must have good communication skills and must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
Basic QualificationsBasic Qualifications :
Post secondary STEM degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• A Interim DOD Clearance is needed to start this position, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
• Willing to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment
• Demonstrated experience in digital simulation development for infrared sensor systems
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in C++
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab or Python
• Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
Desired SkillsDesired skills :
Active US DoD Secret clearance
• Experience operating in Linux environments
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience performing one or more of the following technical GNC assignments:
o Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
o Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
o Demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
o Develop, verify and validate complex Electro Optical / InfraRed and/or Radio Frequency sensor models
o Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses
• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
