Senior Guidance Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

4d•$100,219 - $111,180•Hybrid

About The Position

This individual will work and provide leadership within a Guidance Systems team performing analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort. Additional tasks include support of on-going Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities in the area of inertial guidance. These tasks are related to activities in our Advanced Guidance Lab (AGL) and include guidance concepts/technologies, test equipment development, Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools and lab infrastructure. The selected candidate should also have good oral and written communications skills, and perform work assignments under minimal supervision, and support frequent communications within and across Integrated Product Teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Good oral and written communications skills.
Scientific background.
Understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls.
Experience with MATLAB.
Knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
Operations of basic laboratory environments and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
AI experience
Familiarity with Circuit design and analysis
Familiarity with FPGA design
Familiarity with Closed loop control
Simulation and modelling experience
Experience with embedded programming (C, C++, Python, JavaScript) and microcontrollers
Basic knowledge of inertial sensors
Familiarity with Estimation theory, filtering, and data reduction
Agile Method experience
Familiarity with LabView

Responsibilities

Work and provide leadership within a Guidance Systems team performing analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort.
Support on-going Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities in the area of inertial guidance.
Engage in activities related to guidance concepts/technologies, test equipment development, Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools and lab infrastructure.
Perform work assignments under minimal supervision.
Support frequent communications within and across Integrated Product Teams.
Demonstrate a scientific background, an understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls, experience with MATLAB, engineering systems and the ability to further advance GDMS technology.
Demonstrate passion for innovation, a sophisticated understanding of various engineering systems and the ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology.
Possess knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
Operate basic laboratory environments and equipment.
Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs.
Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures.
Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practice.