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Job Title:  Lead Guidance, Navigation, Control Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Job Code:  20185

Job Location:  Plano, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Using first-principles thinking, GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a program’s path forward.  GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development, implementation, testing, and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations. 

The Agile Development Group specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions: 

Develop GNC Design Architectures and Technical Roadmaps supporting program execution Lead simulation/software development and manage team/task delegation based on capabilities, as well as, team growthDevelop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic, propulsion, and hardware/sensor modelsDevelop guidance algorithms to provide mission capabilityDesign and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performanceIntegrate a suite of sensor feedback for Navigation and Track State Estimation developmentLead root-cause failure identification and resolution studiesLead system performance, capabilities, and sensitivities using a variety of methodsExcellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation) including the ability to translate technical vision, direction, tasking, and status to multi-disciplinary teamSupport Growth of GNC Functional Organization through mentoring and creation of process/technical resourcesStrategy and proposal support including technical scope, cost, and scheduleObtain and maintain DoD security clearances as requiredLifting of up to 20 lbsUp to 10% travel may be required for field testing and/or multi-site supportOther duties as required

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experienceActive DoD secret security clearanceExperience in multiple GNC disciplines (Guidance, Navigation, Control Theory, Track State Estimation, High-Fidelity Vehicle Modeling)Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelors degree in in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mathematics Excellent problem solving and trade / parametric study executionMasters degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mathematics and/or combined with equivalent experienceDemonstrated Behavioral Competencies and Team LeadershipPractical experience working with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR, EO/IR, etc), modes, and stabilizationPractical experience with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS, IMU, ADS, etc) and modesFamiliarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filteringBackground in physics/rigid body dynamicsExcellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)Positive Attitude, Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence, Teaming, DelegationExcellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environmentOutstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational successProficiency with Microsoft Office products  

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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