Guidance and Control Engineer for Flight Systems

About the role

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Guidance and Control Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. This position supports rapid development for navigation of air, land, and sea launched flight systems.

Responsibilities

• Development and analysis of guidance and autopilot algorithms
• Implementation of these items in 6-DOF simulations and operational flight software
• Conducting trade studies for design decisions
• Developing techniques to assess, validate and verify performance
• Supporting flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics with 2-4 years of work experience, or Master’s degree in engineering or physics with research in areas such as feedback control system design, trajectory optimization, guidance, and/or optimal estimation with knowledge of basic aerodynamic principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformation
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming
• Solid technical communication skills and ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL

Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with Department of War digital engineering paradigm
• Experience with flight vehicles, guided munitions, and/or unmanned aerial systems
• Masters degree or doctorate in engineering or physics is strongly desired
• Current active Secret or higher level clearance
• Familiarity with LQR/LQG, Kalman filtering, and nonlinear control techniques such as NDI and adaptive control

Skills

• Expertise in guidance and control systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of aerodynamic principles and flight dynamics

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retail retirement plans

Pay

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Schedule

Full-time