Sr GNC Engineer (space/defense)

ALTEN Technology USA•Merritt Island, FL

7h•Remote

About The Position

ALTEN is looking for an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineer to develop solutions for satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Control system. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
8+ years' (w/ Bachelor's degree) / 6+ years' (w/ Masters degree) experience in guidance, navigation and control system analysis, design and verification on spacecraft
Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and STK
Proficiency modeling, simulating, and analyzing the performance of spacecraft GNC sensors, actuators, dynamics and algorithms.
Familiarity and experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML/UML) and processes that include requirements, architectures, interfaces and trade studies.
Familiarity with software development, verification, and validation.
Experience with object-oriented programming (C, C++) and scripting languages (TCL, Python)
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Responsibilities

Design and implement GNC designs for new spacecraft designs to accommodate a variety of new mission payloads onto spacecraft platforms.
Analyze, design, and/or develop GNC systems to include: Sensors and actuators Algorithms and flight software GNC electronics
Support the development of subsystem level requirements and requirement flow-down to the various components and parts as necessary - in all phases of the development lifecycle with particular emphasis on Design for Cost/Design for Manufacturability/Design for Test approaches
Ensure the maximum reuse of the existing heritage products and if necessary identify need for modification
Ability to drive multiple design activities (programs or mission) - could lead to spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and/or launch integration activities;
Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities
Support spacecraft development product roadmap: includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
Support the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs.
Perform all the necessary GNC system engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the spacecraft products.
Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures in the pursuit of various constellation prospects.