GNC Engineer Verified today

About the Role

Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to develop hypersonic flight control systems for our air-launched, reusable Talon testbeds. You will contribute to the design, development, requirements verification, and test execution across the full flight control system lifecycle, working with a broad range of technical data.

What You Will Do

• Develop and evaluate advanced algorithms to satisfy Guidance, Navigation, and Control requirements
• Develop hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools
• Create Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) to document GNC designs
• Perform analyses to verify algorithm designs meet requirements
• Contribute to flight control system design, development, implementation, integration, and test
• Develop engineering tools as needed to complete tasking
• Communicate regularly and comprehensively with Vehicle Management System and GNC leads
• Travel as needed to support the department (estimated less than 5%)

Required Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of flight dynamics
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasking to fit business goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Proficient with Matlab
• Proficient with Simulink
• Proficient with revision control tools (Git, Bitbucket)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience
• Guidance algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis
• Control and autopilot design and analysis
• Navigation algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis
• Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles
• Flight control algorithm requirements development, design, implementation, integration, test, and post-flight analysis
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and provide guidance to varied audiences
• Experience with software development processes and methodologies
• Advanced degree with technical focus in GNC-relevant areas
• TS/SCI security clearance

Experience and Education

Sr-level ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor's degree from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor's degree from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

Position based in Mojave, California. Travel estimated at less than 5% as needed. This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement