- 215275 - Principal GNC Engineer 3
- Industry
- ENG
- Region
- AZ-Arizona
- City
- Chandler
- State
- AZ
- Rate
- Up to $67.27 DOE
- Duration
- 12 months
- Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 1 year of experience, or a PhD and 0 years of experience.
o Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
o Experience with Autopilot design for guided missiles.
o Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB and Python.
o Proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment.
o Proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains.
o Experience with high fidelity 6DoF simulation for guided missiles.
o Experience working with missile guidance and autopilot algorithms.
o Travel 10% of the time.
o This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
o Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for an Engineer/Principal GNC Engineer that will design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains. The candidate will be working on a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test missile flight code. The applicant will be creating and implementing 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance. The candidate should have extensive experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design and implementation into the missile flight code. The candidate should have experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools.
Responsibilities:
o Work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate a complex 6-degree of freedom missile flight simulator.
o Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms.
o Create and/or maintain Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents
o Review GNC workshare requirements, model hardware, and attend weekly / monthly international partner program meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience working on hypersonic missiles.
o Experience with AEGIS weapon system.
o Experience with IR discrimination and tracking.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university is required.
School must be accredited.
HOURS:
9/80 workweek. 1st shift.
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
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Kevin Suk
ksuk@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 414-7800 x230 or (800) 927-9318 x230
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.