Principal GNC and Trajectory Engineer

Huntsville, AL, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 12 hours ago

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Skills

Sensors
Systems Engineering
Design Analysis
Classical Mechanics
Technical Support
Product Development
FOCUS
GNC
C++
Reporting
Instrumentation
Collaboration
Physics
Mathematics
Security Clearance
Aerodynamics
Dynamics
Satellite
Astrodynamics
MATLAB
Python
Java
C#
Programming Languages
Modeling
STK
Communication
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
MDA
DoD
RCS
Attention To Detail

Summary

General Overview: MTSI is looking for a talented Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors.

Job Description:

Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehicles
Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments
Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools
Support flight test analysis and reporting to include analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstruction
Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math.).
12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects
Note: Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered
Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires ship
Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.
Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters
Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planning
Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

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Position Id: 2255bee44c39bd8f82ecf89e228c32d3
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