Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

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hye recruitingHuntsville (AL)

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Description: Our client headquartered in Virginia is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer based in Huntsville, AL. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and offers growth opportunities in a hybrid workplace with two remote days. The GNC Engineer will perform end-to-end kinematic and dynamic simulations on Autopilot Control Systems, utilizing linear systems theory including Root Locus Analysis and Gain & Phase Margin evaluation. The ideal candidate has physics domain expertise and algorithmic development of full 6-DoF motion models and Autopilot Control Systems in the Aerospace, Automotive or Robotics industry. Possesses proven analytical, written & verbal communication skills and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team. Duties/

Responsibilities: Develop & analyze autopilot and control algorithms and contribute to high-fidelity simulation development Build autopilot and control laws for dynamic systems Perform target state estimation, filtering and sensor fusion Develop & maintain kinematic simulations and models to support system design & verification Interface with various external & internal stakeholders including systems, software and test engineering teams Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and system-level testing Assist with field testing and customer supported test activities as required

Requirements: Expertise with designing autopilot and control algorithms Experience with state estimation techniques, including Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF) or multi-sensor fusion Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, Simulink or other high-level programming language Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)Familiarity with missile, UAV or aerospace vehicle systems a plus Experience with real-time embedded flight control software, sensor dynamic modeling and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) & Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test automation a plus

Qualifications: 4-8 Years of Controls Engineering or Guidance, Navigation and Control experience 2+ Years of 6-DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) Simulation and Guidance Algorithms Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year College or University in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s or PhD a plus)Must be US Citizen and eligible to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance (active clearance a plus)

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 3 Weeks Vacation & Year-End Time Off Paid Holidays & Sick Leave 4 ½ Day (40 Hour)

Hybrid Work Environment: 401K Contribution & Matching Life & Disability Insurance Education Reimbursement Relocation Package

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