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Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst

PeopleTec, Inc. · Huntsville, AL · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time

PeopleTec is seeking a Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location. In this role, you will provide technical and advisory assistance to the Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of target trajectories in support of agency flight test events to validate weapon and system sensors.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehicles.
  • Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test, including requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis, and reporting.
  • Utilize knowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development.
  • Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments.
  • Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry-standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools.
  • Support flight test analysis and reporting, including analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstruction.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control.
  • Experience with missile trajectory analysis, including working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters.
  • Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planning.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
  • Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects, or a Master’s degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects.

Desired Skills

  • Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes.
  • Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks.
  • Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

About Us

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Our culture emphasizes placing employees and customers first, fostering an award-winning atmosphere with expertise across multiple technical fields.

At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals through continuing-education opportunities, robust training programs, and a "People First" benefits package.

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