Guidance Advanced Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Guidance Advanced Systems Engineer works within a Guidance Systems team on analysis, design, implementation, and testing as part of a system development effort. The role also supports ongoing Internal Research & Development activities in inertial guidance, including work related to the Advanced Guidance Lab and Guidance Development Lab, guidance concepts and technologies, test-equipment development tools, and laboratory infrastructure. The selected candidate is expected to communicate effectively in writing and orally, work under minimal supervision, and support frequent communication within and across Integrated Product Teams. The position requires a scientific background, understanding of Guidance, Navigation & Controls, MATLAB experience, knowledge of engineering systems, and the ability to advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology. Work is flex or fully on-site in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance, obtainable within a reasonable time based on requirements; selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed at company facilities.
- Scientific background and understanding of Guidance, Navigation & Controls.
- Experience with MATLAB.
- Knowledge of engineering systems and ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology.
- Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
- Ability to operate in basic laboratory environments and use laboratory equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience, including leading a small team of engineers.
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
- Artificial intelligence experience.
- Familiarity with circuit design and analysis.
- Familiarity with FPGA design.
- Familiarity with closed-loop control.
- Simulation and modeling experience.
- Experience with embedded programming in C, C++, Python, or JavaScript and with microcontrollers.
- Basic knowledge of inertial sensors.
- Familiarity with estimation theory, filtering, and data reduction.
- Agile method experience.
- Familiarity with LabView.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis, design, implementation, and testing within a Guidance Systems team as part of a system development effort.
- Support ongoing Internal Research & Development activities in inertial guidance.
- Contribute to work involving guidance concepts and technologies, test-equipment development tools, and laboratory infrastructure associated with the Advanced Guidance Lab and Guidance Development Lab.
- Communicate frequently within and across Integrated Product Teams and perform assignments under minimal supervision.
- Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet changing customer business needs.
- Support programs, projects, and practices behind the company’s culture and strategy, and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Follow industry and department trends and developments to help ensure services are consistent with or superior to industry best practices.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching.
- Flexible time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Employee resource and social groups.
- Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
