Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to project nature.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of experience in GNC architecture; extensive design and integration background in various flight regimes.
• Proven technical expertise in guidance systems, control theory, navigation algorithms, and flight dynamics.
• In-depth knowledge of rocket aerodynamics, propulsion integration, and hypersonic dynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for trade studies and system optimization.
• Experience in project leadership, including managing schedules and budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of GNC architectures for rocket systems, ensuring effective integration with other systems.
• Create and validate GNC solutions for various flight regimes, focusing on aerodynamic and control challenges.
• Design guidance algorithms, navigation filters, and control laws for accurate trajectory execution.
• Coordinate and support CFD and flight dynamics simulations for performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate GNC systems with vehicle design, optimizing for operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute test plans for GNC systems to meet safety and performance standards.
• Analyze telemetry data to troubleshoot and improve GNC performance.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure complete GNC systems integration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dynamic work environment within a cutting-edge aerospace industry.
• Supportive team culture with emphasis on collaboration and innovation.