We are recruiting for engineers with backgrounds in Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineering and/or Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to support our team in Chandler, AZ. Due to the nature of this work, this position will be 100% on-site.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains
Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code
Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance
Experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code
Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools
MS&A Focus Area
Candidates with experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) are encouraged to apply. In addition to the core responsibilities, MS&A-focused engineers may:
Develop, implement, and validate high-fidelity physical and statistical models for flight vehicles, interceptors, or spacecraft
Design, maintain, and enhance simulation environments for complex missile and space system performance evaluation
Conduct trade studies and scenario-based analysis to support engineering design and requirements verification
Analyze large datasets from simulation outputs, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings clearly to engineering teams and management
Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) of simulation models; assist with configuration management of simulation tools and models
Utilize modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, STK, C++, Python, or similar; experience with missile or launch vehicle simulation environments is a plus
Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Test teams to ensure alignment of simulation deliverables with broader program objectives
What Does Success Look Like?
As a successful employee, you will:
Be an active and integral member of your team
Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas
This position can be filled at a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 year of professional experience, or Masters degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
Top Secret clearance
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