GNC Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems)

About the role

STR is seeking a GNC Algorithms expert to join a multidisciplinary team focused on developing cutting-edge technologies for national security. The ideal candidate will have a versatile skillset in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control systems, with expertise in advanced filtering and estimation techniques, flight control system design, and aerospace systems modeling.

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 areas such as guidance, navigation, and control systems
• 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, necessitating U.S. citizenship.
• A Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant 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
The salary range is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

Benefits

STR offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Benefits

STR provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Strategic Recognition

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in areas such as cyber, next-generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and AI algorithms and analytics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer and fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact

To apply for this position, visit our website at www.str.us. For questions or assistance with the application process, please email appassist@str.us.