Job Description:
We are seeking a Lead Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer to develop and implement advanced control laws, stability augmentation, and dynamic modeling for our highspeed combined ramjet/rocket missile interceptors. You will ensure robust maneuvering, attitude control, and successful transition between flight phases.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement flight control algorithms for both boost and ramjet phases· Analyze vehicle stability and dynamic behavior during boost, transition and sustain· Build and validate linear/nonlinear models of vehicle dynamics· Integrate control laws with propulsion inputs and guidance requirements· Support simulation environment development (MATLAB/Simulink, Python)· Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and software testing
Required Qualifications:- BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant areas· 5+ years of experience in flight control, stability, or vehicle dynamics· Demonstrated experience with control law development and implementation· Strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent modeling tools· Experience with multi-phase flight regimes and dynamic simulations· Strong verbal and written communication skills· US citizen, with eligibility for government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- 3+ years of experience with missiles, UAVs, or other high-speed flight control systems· Background in model validation, HIL simulation, or embedded control testing· Familiarity with propulsion/vehicle interaction during variable thrust events· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
