Alabama

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems, and numerous other products.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Aerospace Systems Engineering Directorate for a Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer III. This full-time position will be located at our Huntsville, AL office in Cummings Research Park. This position will provide technical expertise for precision munition guidance, navigation and control algorithm design and subsystem development, simulation modeling, and detailed analyses for one or more weapon system projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES:

* With oversight from senior GNC engineers, develops guidance, navigation and/or control algorithms and implements them in C/C++ and FORTRAN based six degree-of-freedom flight simulations.

* Supports small-medium sized engineering teams during the development of precision munitions such as guided missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic weapon systems.

* Analyzes simulation, ground test, and flight test data in support of simulation model validation and algorithm improvements.

* Supports simulation development and documentation using GA-EMS guidelines and best industry practices.

* Assists with the development of briefing materials for design reviews and GNC related deliverable data/documents.

* Supports peer reviews of GNC algorithms, simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required.

* Collaborates daily with other GNC and simulation engineers as well as other engineering team members.

* Supports concept development activities for proposals and technical white papers.

* Performs other duties as required.

* Travel Expectations is less than 25%

* We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Category

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

State

Alabama

Clearance Level

Secret

Pay Range Low

81,080

City

Huntsville

Clearance Required?

Desired

Pay Range High

141,650

Recruitment Posting Title

Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Job Qualifications

* Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.

* Must have a solid foundation in guidance, navigation, and control concepts and principles.

* Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles is required.

* Must have strong skills in C and C++ code development as well as version control processes using Git.

* Must demonstrate strong GNC performance analysis capability using tools such as Matlab or Python.

* Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize task assignments to complete work products on time; demonstrate good time management skills needed to support multiple programs simultaneously.

* Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of…