(DoD SkillBridge), Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3HHCM20•Plano, TX

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Using first-principles thinking, GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a program’s path forward. GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development, implementation, testing, and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience in at least one GNC discipline (Guidance, Navigation, Control Theory, Track State Estimation, High-Fidelity Vehicle Modeling)
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Masters degree in in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mathematics
Demonstrated problem solving and trade/parametric study execution
Familiarity with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR, EO/IR, etc), modes, and stabilization
Familiarity with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS, IMU, ADS, etc) and modes
Familiarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filtering
Background in physics/rigid body dynamics
Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
Positive Attitude, Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence, Teaming, Delegation
Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Commitment to organizational success and work ethic
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

Support simulation and software development
Develop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic, propulsion, and hardware/sensor models
Develop guidance algorithms to provide mission capability
Design and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performance
Integrate a suite of sensor feedback for Navigation and Track State Estimation development
Evaluate system performance, capabilities, and sensitivities using a variety of methods
Support root-cause failure identification and resolution studies
Create design/results documentation for internal and external customers
Support growth of GNC Functional Organization through creation of technical/process resources
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as required
Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
Other duties as required