Senior Engineer, Guidance & Control
Role Overview
Support development, implementation, testing, and optimization of advanced Guidance & Control systems for aerospace and defense applications.
The work includes algorithm design, modeling and simulation, flight-test support, and technical leadership and mentoring.
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About the role
Support development, implementation, testing, and optimization of advanced Guidance & Control systems for aerospace and defense applications.
The work includes algorithm design, modeling and simulation, flight-test support, and technical leadership and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and validate Guidance & Control algorithms for guided weapon and aerospace systems.
- Lead modeling, simulation, tracking, estimation, and optimization activities to evaluate system performance.
- Support SIL, PIL, and HIL testing, system integration, and flight tests, including pre-flight preparation and post-flight analysis.
- Guide, supervise, and mentor junior engineers and Engineer I and II personnel.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 6–10 years of experience in Guidance & Control, guided weapon systems, missile systems, or aerospace engineering.
- Proven experience developing and implementing Guidance & Control algorithms and system-level solutions.
- Strong knowledge of modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and verification and validation activities.
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with flight testing, mission planning, HIL/SIL/PIL environments, and capability development for defense or aerospace programs.
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