GNC Engineer - Launch Vehicles
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Location: Huntsville, AL 35810
Description:
Job Title:
Lead GNC Engineer
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
Company:
X-Bow Systems
Job Description:
The Lead GNC Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, test, and operation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for launch vehicles and missile systems at X-Bow. This role requires expertise in GNC architecture, flight software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation, and system analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems, and embedded software development, as well as experience leading technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Define system requirements and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
Design and develop GNC architectures for launch vehicles and missile systems.
Develop and implement GNC flight software for real-time control of launch vehicles and missiles.
Lead the development and execution of software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. Validate GNC algorithms and system performance through simulation and testing.
Perform detailed analysis of vehicle dynamics, control algorithms, and system performance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Provide technical guidance and coordination to vendors and industry partners
Collaborate with other departments, including propulsion, avionics, and systems engineering, to ensure seamless integration of GNC systems.
Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and analysis results.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in GNC systems development for aerospace applications.
Proficiency in GNC algorithm design, including Kalman filtering, trajectory optimization, and control theory.
Experience with flight software development using C/C++
Familiarity with Python or Matlab/Simulink for data analysis and visualization, and control system analysis.
Hands-on experience with SIL and HIL simulation environments.
Knowledge of launch vehicle dynamics and missile systems.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with sensor integration, including IMUs and GPS.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for aerospace systems.
Familiarity with launch range safety analysis and flight safety requirements
Lead GNC Engineer
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
Company:
X-Bow Systems
Job Description:
The Lead GNC Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, test, and operation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for launch vehicles and missile systems at X-Bow. This role requires expertise in GNC architecture, flight software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation, and system analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems, and embedded software development, as well as experience leading technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Define system requirements and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
Design and develop GNC architectures for launch vehicles and missile systems.
Develop and implement GNC flight software for real-time control of launch vehicles and missiles.
Lead the development and execution of software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. Validate GNC algorithms and system performance through simulation and testing.
Perform detailed analysis of vehicle dynamics, control algorithms, and system performance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Provide technical guidance and coordination to vendors and industry partners
Collaborate with other departments, including propulsion, avionics, and systems engineering, to ensure seamless integration of GNC systems.
Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and analysis results.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in GNC systems development for aerospace applications.
Proficiency in GNC algorithm design, including Kalman filtering, trajectory optimization, and control theory.
Experience with flight software development using C/C++
Familiarity with Python or Matlab/Simulink for data analysis and visualization, and control system analysis.
Hands-on experience with SIL and HIL simulation environments.
Knowledge of launch vehicle dynamics and missile systems.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with sensor integration, including IMUs and GPS.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for aerospace systems.
Familiarity with launch range safety analysis and flight safety requirements