Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer, GNC

Aurex • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aurex is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer, GNC to support the development and deployment of advanced trajectory simulation tools for missile defense, hypersonic vehicle, and aerospace system applications. In this role, you will work with a team of engineers and software developers to build, validate, and apply high-fidelity simulations of aerospace vehicles. You will use MATLAB, Simulink, and related tools to develop 3-DOF and 6-DOF models, analyze vehicle performance, support guidance and control algorithm development, and help integrate models into larger modeling and simulation architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in aerospace vehicle modeling, trajectory simulation, GNC analysis, or related modeling and simulation work.
• Experience developing and running aerospace vehicle trajectory simulations.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience developing guidance algorithms, control loops, or related flight dynamics models.
• Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle dynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, guidance, and controls.
• Ability to synthesize vehicle data and engineering inputs into usable simulation models.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Ability to work on-site at an Aurex office in Huntsville, AL.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
• Missile defense, hypersonics, spacecraft, or defense aerospace experience.
• Experience with trajectory simulation tools such as TAOS, QuickShot, POST2, or similar.
• Experience developing 3-DOF and 6-DOF simulations.
• Experience with C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink Embedded Coder.
• Experience organizing software projects and using version control tools such as Git.
• Experience integrating models or algorithms into larger modeling and simulation architectures.
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo analysis, sensitivity studies, or performance trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run trajectory simulations for missiles, spacecraft, hypersonic vehicles, and other aerospace systems.
• Build, validate, and maintain 3-DOF and 6-DOF vehicle models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Model vehicle dynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, guidance, and control behavior using available vehicle data and engineering assumptions.
• Develop, test, and refine guidance algorithms and control loops.
• Evaluate model performance and verify accurate implementation against expected system behavior.
• Conduct trajectory, performance, and trade-space analyses to answer complex engineering and mission questions.
• Optimize simulation performance for integration into larger modeling and simulation environments.
• Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and subject matter experts to support mission-focused simulation tool development.
• Document modeling approaches, assumptions, analysis results, and technical findings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation
• Incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary
• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, well-being, and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level