GNC Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems)

STR · Melbourne, FL · 1 wk ago

Engineering$112k–$154k/yrFull-time

About the role

STR is seeking a GNC Engineer with expertise in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control systems technology. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of advanced control system algorithms and sensor systems for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

Developing advanced control system algorithms for aerospace applications
Developing algorithms for sensor and system research and threat analysis
Developing and analyzing aerospace GNC systems, including both hardware and software
Implementing models and algorithms in Python, C/C++, and/or MATLAB
Working in small teams of highly skilled developers in the above areas
Participating in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze experimental data to support the verification, validation, and improvement of technical solutions
Communicating technical ideas and implementations through reports and presentations

Requirements

This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field, or B.S. + 3 years equivalent experience
Proficiency in C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB
Experience in implementing aerospace control algorithms, filters and models
Experience developing and giving technical presentations

Nice to have

Familiarity with software build and scripting tools, CI/CD development practices
Understanding of orbital and flight dynamics and modeling of such systems
Experience with Kalman filtering and related techniques
Experience using collaborative source code management tools (Git, Subversion)
Experience building, operating and analyzing GNSS systems
Experience in implementing guidance, navigation and control systems hardware and sensors

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000