The Sr. Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing GNC systems and architectures for our aerospace programs to includes missiles, unmanned space and air vehicles, and related technology.
Essential Functions:
- Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems in line with project requirements.
- Design, implement, and assess the GNC architectures considering all elements, including spacecraft, sensors, actuators, and algorithms.
- Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation.
- Developing/modifying autopilot control laws.
- Configuring/adapting autopilot for specific configuration and mission applications.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including systems engineers, flight software engineers, and test engineers to ensure system-wide integration and performance.
- Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and system documentation.
- Use simulation and analysis tools to verify GNC models and system performance under different operating conditions.
- Provide system engineering expertise in the development of GNC systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases.
- Keep updated with the latest technologies and trends in GNC engineering and system architecture design.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions:
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes
- Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations
- A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
- Strong understanding of astrodynamics, flight mechanics, orbital mechanics, and related physics.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in trajectory optimization, such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- Preferred interfacing with navigation computers (i.e., ArduPilot, MAVlink).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Familiarity with agile and Lean product development methodologies such as Scrum.
- Understanding of and compliance with industry, safety, and quality standards appropriate for the application.
Education / Certifications:
- BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
Experience:
- 8 + years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience
- Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems
- Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Experience generating in C or C++ code from Simulink models.
- Experience writing code in C/C++ or Rust
- Experience using Jira, Git, GitHub, or GitLab
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.
Security Clearance:
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
