Senior Flight Systems Engineer - Top Secret Job Seal Beach area,California USA,Engineering

Required Skills, Experience, and

Education:

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real
-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your Real
-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state .
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
20 or moreyears of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience).
Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles.
Experience for on-orbit and ground systems operations.
Knowledge in astrodynamics/astrophysics and Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GN&C).
Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

Desired Skills, Experience, and

Education:

Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD).
10 or moreyears related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred.
Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re‑entry GN&C.
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, or air data systems.
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design.
Model‑based development experience and flight test support.
Prior work on space or hypersonic programs.
Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.