GNC Engineer

Corvid Technologies • Dahlgren, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Corvid Technologies is seeking qualified Engineering candidates to join our team providing technical contractor support role with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This position will be based in Dahlgren, VA and located at a government facility. The engineer in this position will support navigation and alternative positioning development within the Hypersonics Division of the Integrated Systems Department. The position will play a crucial role in supporting Government and Military personnel to integrate new technology into existing capabilities. Candidate will be a major contributor to developing methods of global positioning, model threat and interceptor trajectories, and provide engineering support for implementation within current Navy systems.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related STEM degree) and at least 6 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Monte Carlo analysis, development, and/or simulation of physical systems
• Navigation and timing assessment of flight trajectories
• Digital and/or modern control systems
• GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms
• Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS degraded environments
• Magnetic or alternative GPS positioning
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or object-oriented design experience with GNC and/or Signal Processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders and integrate into a blended team of civil servants and contractors

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives
• Flight trajectories assessment for navigation and timing
• Assess alternative positioning systems for implementation in currently fielded systems

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k)
• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High-Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)
• Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Company provided life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees