GNC Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
Core
Designing and implementing physics-based system-of-systems simulation software for complex interactions between space vehicles, ground systems, and environments.
Role type
Mission design GNC engineer
Builds
System-of-systems performance analysis tools and 6-DOF dynamics simulation models
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Space systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C++ development, Python development, 6-DOF dynamics modeling, RF communication modeling, system-of-systems simulation, state estimation algorithms
Preferred skills
Scalable software design, modern C++ (C++14+), RF communication, trade analysis, debugging, performance optimization, test automation
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Build software tools and construct scenarios for system-of-systems performance analysis; Conduct analyses and recommend designs balancing competing requirements; Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models for GNC systems analysis and validation; Develop physics-based models for simulation of RF communications and sensor systems; Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architecture definition; Create a library of space and ground systems models for inclusion in the simulation environment
Seniority
Mid-level IC