Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer I/IItosupportthedesignand analysis ofhigh-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experiencedeveloping GNC algorithms for high-speed and hypersonic flight systems, developingand analyzing six degree-of-freedom simulations,and supporting the transition from development to flight.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our GNC Engineer I/II will be based in our Peabody office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support development ofsix degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulations using C++
- Design and evaluate GNC algorithms for the control of high-speed airbreathing vehicles
- Perform GNC-related analyses of high-speed airbreathing vehiclesto assess flight performance
- Develop software-/hardware-in-the-loop (SWIL/HWIL) capabilities to aid indesign, analysis, and verification of high-speed systems
- Supporttrajectory optimization and analysis efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
- Coordinate with modeling and simulation team to supportsurvivability/employment analyses in a classified setting
- Other duties as assigned by the company
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
- 0-3years of relevant full-time experience
- Experiencedeveloping modeling and simulation tools, including 6DOF simulations of high-speed systems
- Proficient inPython or MATLAB
- Understanding of GNC fundamentals and applications to high-speed flight
- Experienced in both classical and modern control methods
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenshiprequired)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 2+years of relevant full-time experience
- Experiencetransitioning guidance algorithms from development to flight
- Experience supportingground and flight test efforts includingSWIL/HWILactivities
- Active DoD security clearance
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
