Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer (Job ID:2901)

Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

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Purpose :

Hill Technical Solutions (HTS), an operation of Valkyrie Enterprises, is looking for a Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description :

• Responsible for the design, development, analysis and testing of flight vehicle GN&C systems for hypersonic and missile defense applications.
• Responsible for understanding aspects of GN&C system design, development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Develop, model, and analyze navigation, guidance and control algorithms through digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
• Design missile and flight vehicle integrated guidance, navigation, and control system.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Develop models for hypersonic and missile defense guidance systems for sensitivity analysis.
• Develop updates to 6DoF Simulation.
• Research and become familiar with GN&C systems and technologies in use by DoD organizations.
• Develop and implement test plans for ground testing of GN&C systems.
• Develop interface control documents (ICD).
• Prepare and present briefings.

Qualifications :

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related engineering field and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Must have demonstrated capability in performance analysis, design, integration, and testing of GN&C Systems for use in offensive and defensive missile systems.
• Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on requirements, capability, and operational effects as required.
• Must have the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Must have proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Must have strong customer service orientation.

Desired Qualifications :

• Prefer experience with Kalman Filter design.
• Prefer experience with Navigation software development and testing.
• Prefer experience with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).
• Prefer experience with embedded software and firmware.
• Prefer familiarity with modern and developmental GPS and INS systems.
• Prefer a Doctorate Degree (PhD).

Security Requirements :

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Travel Requirements :

• Occasional Travel; 20% or less.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities / military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Physical Requirements :

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Valkyrie Enterprises, and its family of companies, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical / dental / vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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