Guidance and Control Engineer for Flight Systems
About The Position
Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Guidance and Control Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. This role will support the rapid development of navigation systems for air, land, and sea launched flight systems. The position is part of an expanding navigation team due to significant program growth, including projects like the AGM-190/A Small Cruise Missile, US SOCOM’s GBU 69/B Small Glide Munition, multiple Hypersonic Missile programs, DARPA’s Gremlins program, and other rapid development efforts. Leidos focuses on delivering innovative solutions and solving complex security challenges for customers with critical missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics and 2-4 years of work experience, OR Master’s degree in engineering or physics and research in areas such as feedback control system design, trajectory optimization, guidance, and/or optimal estimation with knowledge of basic aerodynamic principles.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformation.
- Experience in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming.
- Solid technical communication skills.
- Ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.
- Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity and experience with Department of War digital engineering paradigm.
- Experience with flight vehicles, guided munitions, and/or unmanned aerial systems.
- Master's degree or doctorate in engineering or physics is strongly desired.
- Current active Secret or higher level clearance.
- Familiarity with LQR/LQG, Kalman filtering, and nonlinear control techniques such as NDI and adaptive control.
Responsibilities
- Development and analysis of guidance and autopilot algorithms.
- Implementation of algorithms in 6-DOF simulations and operational flight software.
- Conducting trade studies for design decisions.
- Developing techniques to assess, validate, and verify performance.
- Supporting flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses.
Benefits
- Leidos offers a competitive compensation package.
- Opportunities for professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
