Senior Flight Systems Engineer - Top Secret

Maania Consultancy Services • Seal Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires access to federal facilities and involves engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platforms, or similar vehicles. The role also includes experience with on-orbit and ground systems operations, and knowledge in astrodynamics/astrophysics and Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GN&C). Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Requirements

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
• 20 or more years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience).
• Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles.
• Experience for on-orbit and ground systems operations.
• Knowledge in astrodynamics/astrophysics and Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GN&C).
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD).
• 10 or more years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred.
• Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re‑entry GN&C.
• Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, or air data systems.
• Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design.
• Model‑based development experience and flight test support.
• Prior work on space or hypersonic programs.
• Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles.
• Experience for on-orbit and ground systems operations.
• Knowledge in astrodynamics/astrophysics and Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GN&C).
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.

What This Job Offers

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