Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer

Job Description

Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to participate in design and analysis of hypersonic and space flight systems such as thrust vector guided suborbital launch vehicles, exo-atmospheric attitude control systems, and hypersonic aircraft. Ideal applicant will have a strong background in classical control with experience implementing control algorithms on real-time embedded flight systems and will contribute to all elements of system development including requirements generation, software implementation, verification and validation, and documentation. May require up to 25% travel to support launch operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design guidance and control algorithms for new and existing aerospace control systems.
• Implement algorithms in flight software using C .
• Develop simulations for stability and robustness analysis.
• Create physics-based models of flight systems for use in trajectory simulations.
• Evaluate solutions for mission requirement compliance.
• Generate test plans, test procedures and test reports.
• Design and conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing of flight components.
• Participate in full system integration tests and vehicle launch activities.
• Perform post-flight analysis and implement lessons learned.

Experience and Skills

Required Experience:

JOB SKILLS:

• In-depth understanding of classical control theory and stability analysis.
• Experience with implementation of control algorithms, such as PID, on embedded systems
• Proficient in C/C , Python, and MATLAB.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to interface with customers and working level corporate personnel
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering with a focus in controls.
• 5 years relevant professional experience

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Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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