Sr Aerospace Engineer Orbital ATK Dulles, VA

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft/vehicle 6
  
  DOF control systems analysis, test, design and/or development.
• Run detailed 6
  
  DOF spacecraft simulations using in‑house hybrid simulators.
• Perform Monte Carlo simulations and post‑process results.
• Design spacecraft/vehicle attitude and orbit determination and control loops using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Design guidance, navigation and control algorithms using MATLAB and C/C++ compilers.
• Perform preliminary and detailed design of the attitude determination (gyro and gyroless) and the controller for all modes.
• Develop subsystem specifications, GNC flight software, and test GNC FSW.
• Develop and test operations scripts.
• Enhance or extend simulator capabilities.
• Document results and create presentation materials.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 4 years of related experience required.
• MS preferred with 2‑3 years of spacecraft 6
  
  DOF control system design experience.
• C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience analyzing stability of 6
  
  DOF vehicle control systems in frequency and time domain.
• Experience with nonlinear simulations to verify 6
  
  DOF vehicle control system design and performance.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D